You make some good points but here is what I am worried about:



This happened along with a busted passenger CV. We wheel a 6500 lb vehicle with a front axle that is about 1" in diameter. Right now, the CV is the weak link. It costs $60 to replace and can be done on the trail (if we have a spare) in about 30 minutes. I am starting to know what tactics to avoid to prevent CV breakage, so there is a learning curve involved. If the OEM CVs are truly stronger, it is worth the extra $$. If the RCV CVs were $500 each, it would be at least tempting.