Freelander 1 Aftermarket CV axles

Hello everyone!
New member, but this subject is probably as old as my vehicle(2000 Freelander 1).
I'm probably up for a change of CV Axle(s). I have a mean shudder at acceleration in the 4th gear, around 50-70km/h. Due to delivery times, price and EU, I'm looking for any half-decent manufacturers. Does anyone have any recommendations or first/second hand experiences with working aftermarket parts? I know they won't last as long, but I'd be happy with a 75% longevity.

Hi,

You should use GKN axles,
If you have budget issue put an used one.
Don’t put aftermarket, they doesn’t last more than 1 or 2 years on common vehicule and can be less than that on a 4x4 because of the heavy angles.

You can also change only the side that is broken with GKN parts.

Regards.

Yeah, it's for a less used daily driver, so changing yearly sounds a bit tedious. I'll try to find a more convenient supplier for GKN. I hope it doesn't come to changing both. Appreciate it!

Just got confirmation from F4 and they're shipping soon. Couldn't find an easier(and affordable) supplier. Didn't specify GKN, but had the same parts nr. and the price was in range. Will post again once it's installed.

Received the CV Axle and front diff mount. CV Axle was wrapped in paper and of unclear origin, but the angle seems correct.

Did the OWUT and failed it. I'm starting to suspect that not all of the judder is due to the axle. I'm hoping that the sounds the Freaky has been making in turns and reverse are due to CV and the tight VCU, and not the IRD failing. I'm taking the prop off until I get a new VCU and I've sent some messages to a car breaker selling Freelander parts, hoping to find an alternative source for a IRD.
I still have to check the existing IRD, before doing anything drastic.