I'm not sure why nobody in this thread knows what a CV joint or front axle is?

Anyway, I replaced my front left axle due to a torn outer CV joint boot. I used the $45 Cardone brand from rockauto.com. Came out to $65 shipped. It's been about 12k miles and 7 months, so far so good.

I'd never replace a normal wear item like an axle with a junkyard part, especially when it's more expensive then a new aftermarket part. Who's to say it's OEM, and not a high mileage aftermarket part that's on it's last leg?

Obviously new OEM is preferred, but for $65 vs $500+, I couldn't justify it.

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