Wrong Axles?

[CBlake]

I recently got my kit and ordered the Factory Five axles since the axles from the WRX were worn out. I ordered the 81097 Complete CV Axles for the 2004, but apparently there is still modification needed? The axles have a female output, and the transmission does as well.

Has anyone else experienced this? I assumed I was ordering axles that would just plug right in and be ready to go.

Thanks!

[redfogo]

Someone may have upgraded the trans in your wrx at some point? The output shaft changes design in the later years.

[CBlake]

yup, I bet you're right. 2005+ transmission. I guess I still have to break down the axles and swap out the shafts.

[redfogo]

yup, I bet you're right. 2005+ transmission. I guess I still have to break down the axles and swap out the shafts.

You can always call FFR about swaping out axels. They might take them back as a return and swap for what you need.

[CBlake]

Yeah, I could. I'd have to pay shipping back to them and shipping to me, though. I'll just get greasy and do it.

Thanks

[redbudrr]

How did you end up resolving this? I have a similar issue with my kit I just received.

[Wayne Presley]

Subaru did a running change in 2004, early ones got a male trans and late got female trans. Send them back to FFR to swap them out.

[CBlake]

Yeah, FFR was great about the swap

[redbudrr]

Super!! Thank you, I am in the process with them now.

[turbomacncheese]

FFR is great about customer service in general, it seems to me.

[redbudrr]

I agree with their great customer service. I talked with Dave and they are shipping me the new axles I need, and I will be shipping my old ones back, after I verify they are the correct size etc. Wayne's information regarding the mid year change in '04 transmissions was a big help in getting this accomplished. Thank you.