Cheap Volkswagen LT CV Joints
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What to check when buying a used Volkswagen LT cv joints
A used cv joints that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Volkswagen LT vans actually have CV joints?
The Volkswagen LT (both the LT1 series from 1975–1996 and the LT2 series from 1996–2006) is a rear-wheel-drive van, so it does not have front CV joints in the way a front-wheel-drive car would. The LT does use a propshaft and rear axle to deliver drive, meaning the CV joints found on front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicles are not part of its driveline layout. If your LT has a driveshaft vibration or clunking issue, you may be looking for a propshaft, UJ (universal joint), or rear axle components instead — confirm exactly what you need with a breaker against your registration.
Could my Volkswagen LT have CV joints if it has four-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen LT was not offered with a factory four-wheel-drive or AWD drivetrain in any standard production variant, so there is no 4WD front driveshaft setup that would require CV joints. The van was strictly rear-wheel drive throughout both the LT1 (1975–1996) and LT2 (1996–2006) generations. If you have seen a reference to CV joints on an LT, it may relate to a specialist conversion or non-standard modification — in that case, confirm the exact setup with a breaker who can check against your vehicle's registration and any conversion documentation.
I have a 2001 Volkswagen LT35 — what part do I actually need if not a CV joint?
The LT35 (part of the LT2 generation, 1996–2006) is rear-wheel drive, so the most likely culprits for knocking or vibration from the drivetrain are the propshaft, universal joints (UJs), or rear axle components rather than CV joints. If the noise is coming from the front, it could be a wheel bearing, track rod end, or steering component instead. Describe your symptoms clearly to a breaker and quote your registration so they can identify the correct part for your specific payload-rated variant, as the LT35 and LT46 can differ in driveline components due to their different GVW ratings.
Does the payload rating of my LT affect which driveline parts I need?
Yes — the LT range covers different GVW ratings (for example LT28, LT35, LT46), and heavier-rated variants can have different rear axle, propshaft, and braking components to cope with the extra load. Even if two vans look identical and share a model year, the payload plate rating determines which running gear was fitted. Always check your vehicle's VIN plate for the GVW rating and confirm this with the breaker, rather than relying solely on the model name or year.
Could an LT1 (pre-1996) driveline part fit my LT2 (1996–2006)?
The LT1 (1975–1996) and LT2 (1996–2006) are entirely different generations with different chassis designs, so driveline components including propshafts and axle parts are not interchangeable between them. The LT2 was a significant redesign, not a facelift, and sharing running gear across that 1996 boundary is very unlikely. Always confirm compatibility with a breaker against both registrations before ordering any used driveline part.