When I replaced one I found that every site had the oem on backorder. I think gorilla can make them u have to call and ask. The only aftermarket I could find was moose. I don't think the 450 has enough power to break an axle I busted my cv joint and drove it back to the house and rounded the splines on the axle. EPI makes stronger cv joints but idk how good they r.

 

Thanks for the info. I found some STI axles on ebay but I'm not sure if they are any good. I noticed a leaking inner boot when I tried to put my new skidplate one tonight. Not sure if it's to do with my lift, looks more like the axle side clamp has loosened off. I look at it as if something got out, then something got in.

 

Well, I did some post searching and didn't really find anything ... saw some posting with WUN mentioning they weren't too bad, better than the other option I was looking at - CVman axles.
Then I bit the bullet and picked up two of the American CV replacement axles.
Not sure how they'll hold up, but the STI listing showed a picture of a Gorilla axle so sketchy is ... well ... sketchy.
Worst case it'll allow me to pull both my stock axles and reboot/regrease them. My stock boots are still good, but being almost 6 years old ... if I have to pull them off anyway.
Talked to Turner axles and they want $400 a piece ... Sure they'll be bullet proof, but I'd rather replace an axle than a diff or worse yet. Just can't justify that kind of coin.
Noted one post where a resident axle snapper recommended the STI axles over all other stock replacements as they had held up the longest. SO, may keep them in mind for later on if needed. Of course I found that post after I had made the purchase ... as is usually typical.