Need New Front CV Axles. Which is best brand?

[Jim Clifford]

250k Miles and the original shafts have given up the ghost. Need new ones. I've been satisfied in the past with the quality of 1-A Auto's parts ..... But what are your experiences on CV Axles?

 

[Jim Clifford]

Small Update .... I'm going to assume that when you grab the front axles and try to move them, there should be zero play in them? Yes?

 

[Big Mama]

A little is ok but you shouldn’t hear any sound from either end. Get OE or Delco. 230k on OE says it all.

 

[SnowDrifter]

In and out play yes. Side to side, minor. There should be no rotational play though.

When I shop I generally look for 1. New and 2. Neoprene boots. Reman is lame for more reasons I care to type on my phone. Neoprene compared to other rubbers is what your OEM ones are made from and is generally a sign (but not guarantee) of quality

 

[Doubeleive]

a lot of oem stuff has a lifetime warranty from rockauto, versus only 1 or 2 yrs from the dealer