muri

Hi.

I am about to replace the cv-joint or the actual axle (my driver side axle) on my 96 lx because of clicking noise when turning and I would like to know which one of these two I should go with: original honda cv-joint or aftermarket axle (the axle is much cheaper compared to the joint, but is it wise to go for the cheaper part in this case, as far as reliability/safety goes)?

Thanks for looking.

Mr. Death

Buy the aftermarket axle. There reliable.

punkindrublic

you could even try to find one in a wreckers...

muri

...reliable, even the ones that come with a one year warranty?

white92d15b7

just cuz something only comes with a 1 year warranty doesn't mean its only going to last 1 year it could last 10 look at the EF they came with a ****ty warranty and look how many are still on the road !!! look at home electronics they come with 1 year warranty's and they last alot more than that !!!!!!! the 1 year warranty is just because if there is a workmanship defect in the product it should show up within a year and can be fixed and replaced!!!!!!

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

depends on how much you love your car and how long you plan to keep it for.

in my case I'd go OEM on my 98, but in the case of my 90 Civic I'll go aftermarket.

SPOONfed

Are you installing the part yourself or getting it done at a shop? It cost more to just replace the joint than it is to do the whole axle. I would just put in the entire axle as opposed to just the joint it will save you more headaches in the long run. Some aftermarket axles carry lifetime warranties.

muri

Right, except in car parts, there's a safety issue, as opposed to home electronics, which is of concern to me. I was just looking for some feedback on the safety part of the problem - I am willing to pay more for the original part, if it's "safer", but on the other hand, why pay more, if I can get another part that would provide the same level of safety...
I was asking about the one year warranty because the guy I'm usually going for repairs/maintenance can get such axles, I don't remember the manufacturer, but they're coming with such a warranty.
Thanks for your input.

white92d15b7

the ones i got have lifetime warranty there from CVT Tech Industries they have 5 bearings in them as opposed to the stock 3

muri

I love my car ok (but would rather say I'm trying to rely on my car )

Im not installing it myself, I'm not really a diy-type of guy, when it comes to cars... I have a mechanic I usually go for repairs and maintenance.

imported_BoOsTd

OEM for axles unless you need bigger stonger ones for high HP...

besides the price diff from OEM to aftermarket on 6th gens is almost nothing. A matter of fact i priced out rebuilt ones for my 97 at canadian tire and they were 20$ more than OEM... I went with OEM and saved money go figure


My buddy bought an aftermarket rebuild axle for his celica, the damn thing whines and makes all kinds of noise on the highway POS!


If it were an older car like a 4th gen id go aftermarket cuz theres more support (since more demand cuz more are replaced)

muri

When you say OEM you suggesting I should go to a dealership and buy original honda axles?
My mechanic told me a honda CV joint costs $240+tax, as opposed to a new aftermarket axle, that costs $135 (manufactured bu GKN, if I'm not mistaken...).
What gen is a 96 lx ?

muri

Actually, I was wrong: the cv-joint is manufactured by GKN (OEM?), not the aftermarket axle...sorry about the inaccurate info...

imported_BoOsTd

OEM= honda factory part

96= 6th gen


and 240 from honda is a complete axle ready to bolt on...

The G2 Racer

I haven't checked complete axel prices from Honda but I know for a fact that CT has them for $200.

muri

Thanks everyone for their input; I think I'm gonna go with the aftermarket axles; after all, when their time comes, before they break, they should warn me by doing the usual clicking noise

imported_BoOsTd

i paid 190 from my local honda... thats without a discount...

get a mebership man, go to parkway save money and get OEM honda!!!

BIGA10k

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't CT have axles with a lifetime warranty. A buddy has a set on his civic and last time we were at shannonville he broke his, drove to the CT in Belleville and replaced it on the spot and back on the track the next day.

muri

Is the discount that significant?
I gave Parkway Honda a call (before reading your post) and they quoted me a price in the vicinity of $500 for a honda axle...

imported_BoOsTd

lol, 500? i paied under 200 for mine without a discount... and it will be the the same axle for you...

they must of quoted you labour or something also....