Q: Do you recommend OEM axles? Aftermarket are much cheaper with a lifetime warranty. 2006 Honda Odyssey
Is there any brand you recommend or ones to avoid? Some say you must use OEM and some say avoid Duralast. Just not sure if it is worth paying an extra $150
My car has an automatic transmission.
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