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[newthings]

I have been wanting to buy a pair of spare CV's.
I contacted Matt at Independent 4x4, 804 550-0480.
We tried to find Little Beast's order but failed.
I gave Matt some of the posted data on other models that fit. He felt the data was unreliable. Matt said 4x4 would dig in the pile of old stuff and send any old pair of shafts in to the rebuilder for cores. The rebuilder will make up the actual year and model requested. Matt further said he has found two types of assemblies out there. One is the OEM and one is a Y shape, he calls the Y style. The Y style has small roller bearings and has proven to be weak. When you buy a rebuild it comes with boots and grease ready to go. You cannot see or realize the different style until it breaks. 4x4 sells the OEM style as a rebuild. I have asked Matt to include a brief description of what we want in his order confirmation. He will get back to me with actual price.
Roy

[Marlin]

Mine were immaculate and brand new. Holding them up they seem to fit, but until I break a CV, they shall remain in their box. The company guarantees fit. They have good feedback as well. I am pleased with what I get. When I install the lockers this weekend, I will take a look at my CVs and compare, I will also put my mecatech boots on that I have had for over a year, all that torsion bar crank and still no torn boots I will post up results after the locker install.

[Marlin]

Holy cow, I dont know of anywhere cheaper than Ebay. I installed the new cvs today, they fit fine. Tiny bit different, but overall the same. If I break one, I will revisit this post.

[tom4bren]

I have been wanting to buy a pair of spare CV's.
I contacted Matt at Independent 4x4, 804 550-0480.
We tried to find Little Beast's order but failed.
I gave Matt some of the posted data on other models that fit. He felt the data was unreliable. Matt said 4x4 would dig in the pile of old stuff and send any old pair of shafts in to the rebuilder for cores. The rebuilder will make up the actual year and model requested. Matt further said he has found two types of assemblies out there. One is the OEM and one is a Y shape, he calls the Y style. The Y style has small roller bearings and has proven to be weak. When you buy a rebuild it comes with boots and grease ready to go. You cannot see or realize the different style until it breaks. 4x4 sells the OEM style as a rebuild. I have asked Matt to include a brief description of what we want in his order confirmation. He will get back to me with actual price.
Roy

Newthings,

I have a set of half shafts that need to be rebuilt (got them from a bone yard). Indy is in Richmond which is only about an hour from me. Lemme know if they need them for a test run on their re-build house.

Tom

[newthings]

Thanks Tom,
I done did it two weeks ago. I placed the order with Indy 4x4 and got no feedback. I called again and found the contact was at a show, but the process was started. Still no feedback until the parts arrived. $230.00 delivered. 4x4 spoke of two types of construction. He cautioned me to get the OEM type. I have no better description. Performance good. Communication fair. Thanks for thinking of me.
Roy

[tom4bren]

Are they asking for a core?

[newthings]

No core required.
Roy

[Marlin]

Finally got everything put together today. New CVs, manual hubs....aussie locker, new upper ball joints, lowers, still need to redo tie rod ends and steering box but I ran out of time.

[Spyder]

Marlin,
How's your progress?
Also were there any part number on the boxes of the CVs that you got?

Thanks
Mark

[Marlin]

They worked just fine. No problems at all. The company was Car Parts Wholesale on Ebay. They dont have any listed right now, but all you have to do is email or call them. They had at least 8 left.

[Spyder]

Thanks!
Looks like I will order some.

[Marlin]

Alright, I am updating the thread here, if anyone has questions let me know.

The CVs I bought from Ebay busted on the trail, both of them. Now, I am running locked front end, I believe that is why they failed since there were two other trucks that busted a total of 3 other CVs, also non-oem brand. If you are open diff, or just a daily driver, they are just fine. They are sent me two brand new ones. Took less than 4 days to get here, no questions asked, I just have to send broken ones back.
I also found out for you junkyard scroungers, the 98-01 passport uses the same CVs as the VX!!! That should open up more options for us as well. I am going to hit the yards soon and scrounge up as many as I can. Yippee!!!

[phines]

I also found out for you junkyard scroungers, the 98-01 passport uses the same CVs as the VX!!! That should open up more options for us as well. I am going to hit the yards soon and scrounge up as many as I can. Yippee!!!

Ahaa... That explains why the CVs I put in had Passport spray painted on them! I thought it was just a mistake.
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Pussy4Fun

[LittleBeast]

I also found out for you junkyard scroungers, the 98-01 passport uses the same CVs as the VX!!! That should open up more options for us as well. I am going to hit the yards soon and scrounge up as many as I can. Yippee!!!

Yeah this is what Indy 4x sold to me and they fit like a charm, my green cups were worn out though

[Triathlete]

I also found out for you junkyard scroungers, the 98-01 passport uses the same CVs as the VX!!!

So I am assuming the same year Rodeo is also an option.

Littlebeast, if you don't mind me asking...what did you pay for your shafts. Just trying to get an idea of price for when I go looking.