CV-Joint replacement

[adam]

so... has anyone else worn out their front CV-Joints?
what are my options?
My (subaru)service guys are saying not to go genuine because they only come as a complete package with the drive shafts and are like a gorilla each and that they have a guy that will replace/recondition mine for about $280 ea.
the car has done about 82k and has been running increased power for about half of that....
i'm thinking stronger/upgraded would be better?
and before anyone says "search is your friend" i tried that but i think i'm crap at it and there is some technique issues.

[senator]

its a common issue with the boots, running more power is not the issue either......

[Arith]

Just had mine replaced under warranty earlier this year. But would you really trust a reconditioned one?

[Jaz]

Just had mine replaced under warranty earlier this year. But would you really trust a reconditioned one?

MY07? And warranty? Did you take out an extension or buy an 07 model in 08?

[jp928]

Depends on whats 'worn out' inside. If the hardening on the balls or the inner and outer is damaged, the joint is toast, and must be replaced. If its just a torn boot that will let dirt in , and you catch it before damage occurs, then they just need a clean up, wash out the dirt, repack with grease,and new boots. Kits for this are relatively cheap, most of the cost is the time to R&R the shaft.
jp 08 gtb 6mt wagon

[Arith]

MY07? And warranty? Did you take out an extension or buy an 07 model in 08?

Yeah, got mine in late 2007, and I was 3 weeks away from the warranty expiring when it happened so I got lucky. But the dealership I bought the car from did give me 2 years extended for free so I would have been covered anyway.