Cv Axel issue?

Hey everyone.

2012 Tacoma TRD off road with 250k Miles. For the past year or so I've noticed a loud pop any time I turn left or right or sometimes even when slowing down. I jacked up my truck and tried spinning the front wheel. It spun freely for a little bit and then suddenly stopped, almost as if it was caught up on something. So I removed the wheel, and wheel bearing assembly. I tried spinning the cv axle again and it was the same thing. It spun for a little bit and then stopped. Is this a bad cv axle? There is no punctures on the CV boots.

 

Sounds likely, yes.

You can buy OEM take-offs from eBay for ~$100 depending on mileage.

 

Would this be a suitable replacement.
https://www.autozone.com/drivetrain/cv-axle/p/duralast-gold-cv-axle-assembly-b10298n/401994_0_0
I would like to go with the oem suggestion but I need something available today.

 

^Some aftermarket axles don't have enough angular travel. If you have a Napa in your area check there, people report good results with Napa CV axles.

 

Napa doesn't have one readily available
Probably will buy the autozone HD version and if have trouble with it swap it out for oem down the road.