CV Joints

[Dalamar]

I'd appreciate your thoughts on what's a good CV joint these days for the Chimaera

GKN 301174 (can source from various places e.g. Prolinx)
MEYLE MCV0318
Shaftec PJ53N
SKF VKJA 8808
Ones from Dave Mac (I think they are EMPI 98-5094-B)

Mine are ancient and have some play that is giving a knock that is more noticeable at low-ish speeds coming on and off the accelerator.

[Dalamar]

MikeE said:

How about the TVR Parts/Racing Green ones?

I spoke with them and they don't sell GKN ones anymore. They had manufacturing issues in terms to dimension errors and supply and so moved away from GKN.

I did find a good price for a set from Design911 using the part number 93033203400 (Porsche 930 part number) and they sell them with the boot kit included but when I phoned them to check they were genuine GKN they mentioned that they couldn't supply a full set and that further deliveries would be in June... The GKN part number they supply is 302299 (CV and boot kit).

I then contacted and phoned Dave Mac. They supply ODM units (I think 14-146062 and 21-990171) which include the boot kit. These are used on their race TVRs and have a 2 year warranty. I decided to go with these. Looking forward to getting rid of another clunk from the rear axle!

[Dalamar]

My Dave Mac ones were part number S155-BJ6062. They were really good quality.