cv joints, best brand Options

[monky32]

hi guys!!!

i have a gt 98 and i am pretty sure i need to get new cv joints or axles so i need your advise about what and where to get a new set of cv joints. i have bought cv joints in the past at auto zone but the quality is not really the best.

should i buy oem cv joints from toyota dealer or autozone, maybe napa or carquest? any help or comment would be very appreciated.

[SiN_CeLi]

99 bux each side from auto zone. u can get them for alot cheaper. Call around local places I am sure u can find a place that will rebuild the ones u have at a decent price. I was qouted 40 bux each side to have them rebuilt on my car. I think meyers can give them to you for 60 each side, but they are rebuilt axles same as you get at autozone.

[lagos]

do NOT go to AUTOZONE!!!!!!!! i got like 5 bad axels from them in a row. all their stuff is rebuilt by a company called CCT, and the do horrible work.

the best place i found so far is Carquest.

[Stealths95GT]

i paid $69.99 a piece with a $75 core charge i went to Napa since West Bay couldn't get them in stock. I actaully had to 2 day air one out of LA...

[monky32]

hi guys!!! thanks for your comments

so i am gonna follow your advise and not going to buy my cv joints at auto zone
so what places do you suggest?

so far

carquest
napa

any other place?

This post has been edited by monky32: Mar 13, 2005 - 6:34 PM

[97GTinKC]

Toyota, if you can afford it, otherwise I'd get a completely new aftermarket axle assembly, usually around $130-150, the rebuilt ones are not worth the trouble, put 3 in the right side b4 getting a new aftermarket one from Oreilly's, I strongly suggest hanging on to your originals if possible.