So i blew a front cv apart this weekend on my 01 sportsman 500. I see some replacements on ebay for $39, they have a one year warranty and are labeled as heavy duty. Complete axles are $99. Has anyone tried an aftermarket cv? just wondering if they hold up at all.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-00-2001-01-Polaris-Sportsman-500-4X4-FRONT-Outer-CV-Joint-Kit-/380581338216?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589c6a5c68&vxp=mtr#ht_1726wt_1161

 

I have an aftermarket front cv on my 04 sportsman,no trouble so far.

 

39 bucks for a cv joint versus about $250 for an oem cv joint and boot kit would certainly be worth a try.

 

I put one of those 39.00 ones on my sons scrambler this spring .....so far so good. id buy another one.

 

when I recieved my aftermarkt cv it looked identical to oem,even the cage was indentical,the only differnce was the boot,but still not a problem

 

hmm maybe ill give one a go over the plowing season, see what happens. I always get nervous in front driveline parts. When i blew the stocker i couldnt steer and one tire locked up for a few seconds. But it was loaded hard, something that shouldnt happen in 2 wheel drive at cruising speeds.

 

I still think that's the main reason for going to centralized awd systems. I've had this happen on machines at the shop along with customers having a hub lock up at speed in 2wd. All it takes is for the axle speed to change when you blow a cv,or if you have an armature plate slightly magnetized,neglected hub fluid,leaking seals, can cause a hub to lock up unexpectedly. Scary situation when it happens. Makes you think a little the next time you get on one.