OEM VS. Aftermarket for Suspension and Drivetrain parts

[powerone1]

Here is the list of items I have been told needs to be replaced:

Both Front CV Boot (Most places just want to replace the whole axle to save time) This will be the second time the boots have cracked in 4 years

Both Front Lower Control Arm

Front and Rear Sway Bar bushings

I been getting several quote but most shops recommend OME replacement parts. Should have get OEM part for everything, some of the items or all aftermarket? Aftermarket is about 1100 cheaper after installed

I have a 05 Sport V6 4WD with 5100 set to 1.5 Front and 1 in the rear I think.

 

[Blackhawk_194]

Here is the list of items I have been told needs to be replaced:

Both Front CV Boot (Most places just want to replace the whole axle to save time) This will be the second time the boots have cracked in 4 years

Both Front Lower Control Arm

Front and Rear Sway Bar bushings

I been getting several quote but most shops recommend OME replacement parts. Should have get OEM part for everything, some of the items or all aftermarket? Aftermarket is about 1100 cheaper after installed

I have a 05 Sport V6 4WD with 5100 set to 1.5 Front and 1 in the rear I think.

CV's I went went with NAPA and they have lifetime warranties, felt just as sturdy and included the seals to the back of the spindle.

As for LCA's, you could buy new but are the bushings or ball joints going out? Moog LBJ's are 22 a piece and easy as hell to swap out. MOOG Bushings are 15 a piece and take a bottle jack and a prayer to remove.. haha.

I would get Poly sway bar bushings, but stay away from Energy Suspension for these particular parts.. I've seen a thread or two with multiple people complaining about the bushings failing.. I personally run Prothane, and have had great luck with them. Solid feeling bushing and mounts. Would also be good time to change out the sway bar end links. MOOG makes good end links, but OEM isn't bad either.