Is $700 too much for OEM cv axle+install?

I was aware of the shipping. Have the sockets and tools other than the allen sockets. I don't have a torque wrench that goes to 174 ft. Lbs. and I'd need to buy some gear oil so really it comes down to paying someone else a couple hundred dollars to wrench for me. I don't do much off roading with the truck. I use it to haul a trailer with dirt bikes and ride those off road. I do like the idea of using OEM parts and if it leaks or something afterwards I'd like to blame someone else. I really appreciate everyones input. I'll prolly puss out and let someone else do the work. If I do decide to tear into it I'll be sure to share the misery.

 

An aftermarket axle is not the same quality as an OEM (or remaufactured OEM) axle. You can go to CVJ and get a remanufactured OEM for $130. That's including shipping.

The job is definitely more involved than changing brakes, but it is nice to know you have the ability to change an axle on the trail worst case scenario. Like mentioned earlier, give yourself plenty of time on your first try.

 

You can usually get tools for loan at autoparts store. Use a slide hammer to get cv out much easier than pry bars.

 

Yup. Did it when I did my Long Travel.

Getting them out you need a pry bar and a sledge hammer. Just wack it out!

 

Thanks for the CVJ info. Now if I can find a local shop I can trust to do the work I can at least save a few hundred.

 

Here's the last quote I received from CVJ:
CVJ part number 9808.
Your cost is $84.00 each plus a core deposit of $75.00 each. Plus freight (UPS ground) which is $42.00.

Essentially it cost me $201 to receive the part. I sent my old part back which refunds my core charge of $75 but it cost me $30 to ship.

Final net cost to me was $156.

If you don't wheel much or don't have much lift installed, it may be easier to find a local shop as you mentioned. I personally hate working in the cold.

Good luck, OP!