CV's and Bearings

[PK]

There's a lot of play in both front wheels, inch or so either direction, and I have had multiple sources in the area say they need replaced.

Well if your wheels have more than 1/8" play in any direction, I sure as hell hope you are not driving it on the road.
That is especially true if the free play is in the bearings.

Make sure you do the needle roller bearing in the centre of the hub at the same time.

PK