So in summary if replacing a blown CV in the future, just try using the new Cage from the EMPI with the OEM balls, shaft, and retainer?
I have all of these spare parts sitting in my garage. I think the EMPI ones are made for Troopers, and I tried replacing one of my CV's with a troopers CV and the CV balls were too small, and I got a whole lot of popping and slipping. Then I bought a used VX CV and it slid in and made no noise.