CV Weak Link

[07JeepXK]

My napa replacement drivers side cv is stuck in the front diff. Garbage c-clip BS that holds it in is messed up. Still have my oem on passenger side. 126,000 miles later

[valpacer]

I have found all of the aftermarket ones inferior to the factory except for the RCV's. The ones i havent tried are the Crown ones. But im not kind to them either

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Matt let me know which way you're going, passenger side CV is leaking

[Matt]

Matt let me know which way you're going, passenger side CV is leaking

Honestly i'm leaning towards OEM.

However, my popping noise miraculously quieted down today. Makes me wonder if it was the diff and just took another day of driving for the fresh friction modifier to work itself in.... Will see what happens over the next few weeks.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

what about a reman unit?

[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