Introducing the Van Cafe rear drive axle for 80 thru 91 Vanagon with a manual transmission. Engineered and manufactured to exacting specifications, these axle shafts are designed to be a direct replacement for your old units. This axle will fit all 2wd with a manual transmission and all 4wd vans. Paired with new German Lobro joints, this kit comes with everything you need to replace the axle on one side of your van. Complete with the axle, (2) German joints, (2) boots, (12) bolts, and molybdenum grease. Some customers reused their serrated washers if they still have the concave property to them. If you don't want to deal with the mess or if your washers are worn out, and you need new ones, they are available here.

These axles have extensive testing in our shop Van that's running 165 horsepower, and we feel confident in their quality. We will warranty breakage of these axles in Vans up to 165 HP under normal driving conditions. Syncros have caused most axle breakage that we've seen over the years, with uprated motors lifting a wheel while offroading and overloading the opposite axle. We cannot extend the warranty to these situations.

Note: These axles are shipped in raw steel. We highly recommend applying a proper finish coat to maximize the longevity and aesthetic of your installation. On the flip-side, you could be the first on your block to color match your axles to your van!

If you want to order this kit with the premium Rockford boots, please click here. If your van has been lifted., please click here for a kit with 944 cv joints that allow greater articulation of the axle.

Note: As stated in the Bentley factory service manual (page 42.8), your CV joints will need to be installed onto these axles with a press and a bit of anti-seize. New axles are machined to exacting tolerances and are a tight interference fit with the joint. Please be prepared for this step of the installation. Trying to pound them on will only lead to much frustration!