Car: 1995 Honda Civic Ex / Vtech / 5-speed / coupe

The passenger-side inboard joint boot is torn apart. About 4 years ago (40K miles ago) I had this same axle shaft replaced (Honda OEM part) because the outboard joint boot had torn apart and was causing a clicking sound when I made left-turns.

I know I have to replace the axle shaft again. Instead of getting a brand new OEM Honda part this time, I'm thinking of maybe an aftermarket axle shaft or a remanufactured Honda part. Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with the following brands? Or can anyone recommend a brand?

1) Brand new Honda OEM ($420)
2) Remanufactured Honda ($205)
3) A1 Cardone ($80)
4) Empi ($92)
5) Arc ($66)
6) CVU ($73)

 

just get whatever you can, all same ****

 

OEM axles are $273 @ HondaPartsDeals.com, but you can get one for $70 at your local parts store with a lifetime warranty.

 

CARDONE

 

NAPA

 

So, among aftermarket brands is there any difference in quality? (Napa, Cardone, Empi, Arc, CVU)

 

advanced auto with the lifetime warranty, i paid about $60

 

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After you turn in your core, you get like $40 back. Lifetime warranty is the best

 

yup, I replaced BOTH axles with autozone units and so far no issues, they fit fine.

 

So, among aftermarket brands is there any difference in quality? (Napa, Cardone, Empi, Arc, CVU)

 

no, even if there was with a stock or near stock ex you'll never know the difference

 

go with napa or auto zone. but if u want summin thats gonna hold up to alot more hp than stock (i dont know what ur set up is) i would recomend http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item170655.ctlg there alil more expensive but will hold up to the power alot better and they dont mind being launched alot.

 

NAPA, Auto Zone, or Shucks are fine.