Where to get a good replacement CV joint

[saulgoode]

Hey guys,

I haven't posted here in awhile, mainly cause I haven't had to do much work on my truck :) But anyways that changed last night when I was going to flush the radiator, got underneath the truck and saw grease splatered from the driver side CV joint. Needless to say I now need to change the cv joint and other than buying OE which I would like to do but don't have the cash for that right now, what's the best after market CV joint to get? I wanted to get some opinions before I go out and buy one. I would like quality aftermaket part that will last a while and not some chinese made crap that I'll have to constantly change.

[Lee]

advanced auto, autozone, napa... all of the above.

ive always like advanced's deal best.

[saulgoode]

who has the best warranty as far as exchange?

[Lee]

id say advance, but they all should be ok.

i like advance because ive actually brought them a busted cv and had them hand me a brand new one no questions asked, no money exchanged.

[saulgoode]

I've been looking at advanced's price's and they are cheaper compared to autozone's, so I might try them. Thanks!

[saulgoode]

Well I got a "New" cv axle from NAPA for 123 w/tax, not to bad I hope. And they a have lifetime warranty as well so exchange if it breaks!

I looked at who made the cv axle and it was made by interparts. It had Interparts-HX stamped on it. Does anyone have anyone have any first hand experience with these parts? Just a question.

[randver]

NAPA has a good AAA discount

[saulgoode]

NAPA has a good AAA discount


not a member unfortunately

[Lee]

Well I got a "New" cv axle from NAPA for 123 w/tax, not to bad I hope. And they a have lifetime warranty as well so exchange if it breaks!

I looked at who made the cv axle and it was made by interparts. It had Interparts-HX stamped on it. Does anyone have anyone have any first hand experience with these parts? Just a question.
123?? thats... pretty expensive. i only paid 80-something for the one i got at advance :(

oh well, im sure it will work out good for ya :)

[slosurfer]

NAPA has a good AAA discount


Really? I've got to check that out. Thanks for the heads up.

[saulgoode]

I checked advance and they didn't have any in stock and I didn't want to wait so I went with NAPA instead. I think as long as they have exchange warranty then it should ok.

[Lee]

thats cool :thumbup:

im sure it is just fine, no worries. theyre all basically the same.

[JWBehm]

Just bought one at advanced a couple hours ago for 75$ after tax. . . . i didnt know they had a AAA discount so i am kicking myself haha

[corax]

NAPA has a good AAA discount


you can get a 10% discount at just about any parts store. In Norfolk VA (heavy military presence) most chains offered a military discount. I've always just asked if I could get a discount, if they ask why, I work at"XYZ Garage" and don't feel like ordering it through work (far enough away that they won't have an account or know anyone working there) ;)

[randver]

NAPAs AAA discount is better then there military discount.

[MTL_4runner]

123?? thats... pretty expensive. i only paid 80-something for the one i got at advance


Did both front CVs on mine from Advance too.

[Small_words]

Talk to older people about AAA. My parents are members, but no one close to my age is. Get the number and their last name and you're golden.

I ordered some sway bar end links from Autopartsgiant.com ... still waiting. The stuff I ordered from Advance came in a few days and was $20 cheaper than NAPA. I ordered SeaFoam and a fuel filter.

[Lee]

i'm a AAA member... have been since i was 16.

[Small_words]

Doh! (pulls foot out of mouth)

[GSGALLANT]

If you're mechanically inclined enough to remove and re-install your CV, you should be able to manage rebuilding it with new boots, which will save you tons of cash. Yeah, it's a little messy, but the Toyota CV's are way better than aftermarket in my opinion.

[MTL_4runner]

i'm a AAA member... have been since i was 16.


Hehe.......same here.

[kmcc78240]

Did you ask about a core charge, at NAPA, I think I ended up paying around 70-50 after I returned the core (Autozone)