CV Weak Link

[Matt]

With a reman unit theres no way to know who made the cv case.... it could be an oem case or a cheaper aftermarket case (possibly weaker material and/or less quality control). Case strength is particularly concerning for qdii where A LOT of torque is transferred.... if I had qtii I might lean towards a cheaper $60-$100 CV. But for $200 more id rather not be worried about grenading a weak aftermarket cv case on a trail.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

wholsalemopar has them for 274+ship, you find them cheaper anywhere else?

[Matt]

Thats pretty much the best price ive found too.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Damn! Also I have to address that tranny oil line, any idea on the cost for that thing?!?!

Edit: Not the part but for repair, thinking something I cant tackle myself..

[Matt]

Shop labor time for the trans lines on the 5.7L is 3.5 hrs. So labor + parts + material id say about $500....... id pay it lol

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Forget that!! Theres a fix similar to yours they cut off the swage and put clamps on..

[johnr]

as a proud new owner of an 06 un modified XK with the 4.7 and a QTII and a plan on a 2" lift and larger tires and some moderate off road travel how much of a concern are these CV joints? is this an item i should keep in my parts pile or wait until the start to go. the truck has 81000 mile on it now. it will see off road no more than 3 or 4 times a year.

[Matt]

if you can find a shop to do it..... cutting the crimps off like I did is still a 3+ hr job. Better off doing it yourself

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea thats what Im talking about, cutting the crimps off and putting clamps on with new hose.. After researching it seems most people did it this way, some replaced with new line and took 3-4 hours to snake in there.. My point is this, why replace with line thats eventually going to do same thing?!? Ill be doing the clamps..