RF CV Shaft Replacement

[thebrakeman]

RF CV boot (outer) is torn, and I want to fix it whenever spring ACTUALLY arrives here in Michigan. From what I can see, replacing the entire shaft is the way to go, with the assumption that I'm not spending over $300 for the Motorcraft.

Rockauto::
APWI - $37 - 12 month warranty
HERI - $41 - Limited Lifetime
SURTRACK/TRACKMOTIVE - $49 - Limited Lifetime (but says not if boot is damaged...no thanks!)
CARDONE SELECT - $54 - Limited Lifetime

Thoughts? Anyone with experience?

 

[07EddyB]

Haven't had to do this yet so I'm watching.

And bumping the thread.

 

[xyzabc33]

I just had to replace the left one about 1 month ago. Went online to Advanceautoparts.com. Running a 20% off online special. Brand new with limited lifetime warranty for $64. Used these for other vehicles and never had a problem with them. Orderd it online and picked up a hour later at my local store. Couple bucks more than online but saved and had it fixed the same day

 

[Explorer_PL]

Got one from Detroit Axle on eBay for about 50, no problems.

 

[Partsman109]

RF CV boot (outer) is torn, and I want to fix it whenever spring ACTUALLY arrives here in Michigan. From what I can see, replacing the entire shaft is the way to go, with the assumption that I'm not spending over $300 for the Motorcraft.

I have a brand new right front Motorcraft one still in the box I'll sell you...I actually have both sides.
List price at the dealer is $694.75 each...I'll do both for $600 shipped or make me an offer.

 

[Explorer_PL]

Wow, Ford wants $ 700 for a CV shaft.
So technically, my 06 with 263 k miles is worth about 2 1/2 CV shafts (book value of about 1,800) LOL

 

[07EddyB]

Wow, Ford wants $ 700 for a CV shaft.
So technically, my 06 with 263 k miles is worth about 2 1/2 CV shafts (book value of about 1,800) LOL

And that is one of the ways they get you to buy a new vehicle. If you do dealer service only then at some point it no longer makes financial sense to repair.

Of course, I think most of us figured that out years ago.

And we know a way around it

 

[thebrakeman]

I have a brand new right front Motorcraft one still in the box I'll sell you...I actually have both sides.
List price at the dealer is $694.75 each...I'll do both for $600 shipped or make me an offer.

Thanks, but I already said I'm not spending that kind of money.

 

[thebrakeman]

I just had to replace the left one about 1 month ago. Went online to Advanceautoparts.com. Running a 20% off online special. Brand new with limited lifetime warranty for $64. Used these for other vehicles and never had a problem with them. Orderd it online and picked up a hour later at my local store. Couple bucks more than online but saved and had it fixed the same day

You didn't say what brand it was.