Rock Auto CV axle price/quality question

[6716]

Driver's side CV joint is clicking on turns, so looking to replace the axle.

Some pricing seems almost too good to be true, though.

All the aftermarkets are $50 or below, while the AC Delco OEM is $250. Plus, you can't hardly buy just the joint for less than $50.

I guess, before I buy the most expensive aftermarket (Cardone at ~$50), are those prices too low or what?

 

[Sparky]

Same story anywhere you look. No idea why the Delcos are so expensive. I used Cardone on my TB and have them on my Silverado now. Never any issues and much more cost effective.

 

[Mooseman]

Also check out Detroit Axle. Most people seem to like their stuff and haven't heard too many negative comments. Theirs is $64 shipping included.

Suretrack I saw a review on Amazon once saying it was junk. My wife's CR-V has a Cardone and it's been fine.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Cardone proved to have the weakest boots of the several aftermarket I have ran.

 

[linneje]

I put a new Cardone on my van a couple of years ago and haven't had any problems. Now that vehicle is doing all highway/street driving, so if someone had tougher driving conditions then you might make a different decision.

 

[6716]

I ended up ordering the Cardone since I had a Rock Auto order ready to go anyway.

I don't off-road, but I do hit a lot of minimum-maintenance roads. At $50 a pop (and seeing as how with the front diff fill plug seemingly totally stuck so I have to pull the axle to check/fill the diff anyway) I probably can't go too wrong with any of these however long it lasts.

Thanks for the input all.