CV Joint replacement? - Honda Prelude Forum

mannyt55 · 10-30-2007, 12:29 AM

I need to get my CV Joints replaced but I have no idea where would be the best place to buy from. Anyone know a site or anything? And also... is the replacement an easy procedure, or should I just take it to a mechanic?

NOTE: I have some basic knowledge when it comes to cars. I would say the closest to a CV Joint replacement I've gotten is a Tie Rod End replacement.

mannyt55 · 10-30-2007, 12:29 AM

Also, thanks in advance.

TruNinja619 · 10-30-2007, 12:58 AM

If you're going to replace the CV joints on both axles, you're better off just buying the entire axles instead. It may cost a little bit more, but its worth the time and money.

mannyt55 · 10-30-2007, 01:12 AM

Alright, thanks for the heads up on that. So about how much would it run me to replace the axle? Also... where can I purchase the parts?

I really have NO idea where to look for this. I've found some stuff online but it's all separate parts. Is there a way to get it all together? If not, can you please help me out and list all the parts that I have to buy?

*is a noob* <_<

G_Loc · 10-30-2007, 06:15 AM

Napa has lifetime warranty on theirs.

Also, this site: http://www.raxles.com/

They're about double the price of Napa or local auto parts store ones, but supposedly they are of much higher quality

jsmooney · 10-30-2007, 07:37 AM

i got mine from autozone

92prelude92 · 10-30-2007, 09:02 AM

picked my cv joint up at Napa...no issues with quality over the past 4+ years.

petern101 · 10-30-2007, 09:52 AM

autozone here...

their tolerances are a little off so i have to change the drivers side almost every 2 years (it has some play on that side) but no leaking.

not that hard, if you are a diy person, buy a helms

BBYlude · 10-30-2007, 10:33 AM

rockauto.com

I can't vouch for their quality, but they have fantastic pricing.

TruNinja619 · 11-01-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mannyt55

Alright, thanks for the heads up on that. So about how much would it run me to replace the axle? Also... where can I purchase the parts?

I really have NO idea where to look for this. I've found some stuff online but it's all separate parts. Is there a way to get it all together? If not, can you please help me out and list all the parts that I have to buy?

*is a noob* <_<

Most local auto parts stores carry axles. Other than the axle itself, you'll need 2 cotter pins for when you take them out from the lower ball joint and 2 axle nuts (if they didn't come w/ the axles).