2012 Tacoma 4x4 V6

I have a sort of a hypothetical question, when buying or having to buy a half-shaft, how good is the Cardone brand? I understand the majority would go with the Oem, but Toyota wants almost 500 with tax while the Cardone brand is under $100 including tax. It is not a remanufactured item It's new. Why the big discrepancy? Thanks to all the forum members for their opinions.

 

first off, the fact that you even have to ask that with such a new truck sucks.

from what I understand, if you do a lot of 4x4ing in rough terrain, you want the best. otherwise, the cheaper ones are fine and dandy.

if your just worried about a boot, I just changed mine and it worked out okay

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/268520-tore-c-v-boot.html

I started this thread a while back asking a similar question

 

I believe that AutoZone sells one that has a lifetime warranty for less than $100. I would buy 1 or 2 from autozone and if it breaks just get a new one for free.

 

And if it breaks 40 miles from the highway?