Okay, so I know this probably isn't the safest method of doing things, but I was careful doing it, so don't bust my ***** too much...
With the front axle jacked up and both front wheels off the ground, I started the motor, made sure CDL was NOT in locked position, and put her in gear. I slowly let off the brake, making sure it wasn't going to try and go anywhere and jump the jacks for any weird reason. An unhappy sound began emanating from the front end, and the truck, as planned, didn't move. I got out and looked at the front wheels...
Left wheel: no rotation
Right wheel: rotation
The left wheel was clearly the source of the unhappy sound and had a vibration that could be felt in the wheel. So I guess this is my suspect CV joint.
So now my question is, when getting all the parts together, how many seals, gaskets, etc should I order on top of the CV joint itself? Anything odd peculiarities to look out for when picking out a CV joint?
If it's not too expensive or time consuming, I plan on replacing both joints, as well as getting the wheel bearings taken care of while I'm at it.

 

My rear wheel bearings went south just as quick as your CV joint.
On my way to work in the morning a slight occasional squeak squeak.
On my way home...welded to the stub axle a mile from my house.
Drove it a total of 20 miles with the squeak and it was toast.
I feel your pain, mine was nowhere near the cost of what yours will be though.

Everything you need to do the job yourself all in one kit.
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9365A.cfm

 

Thanks Spike, that's a great resource. I'll probably print out that list and see if I can put a kit together myself with cheaper parts from various vendors. The CV joint in that kit is $170. I'm pretty sure I can get that cheaper if I dig around a little. Might take a little time, and come in several different shipments, but it might be worth the trouble.

 

http://www.roverparts.com/Nxt/search...on=Discovery+I

Dont forget that if you buy from different vendors all of that shipping is going to add up and are you really saving any money?
Rovahfarm.com is another good site to buy from.
Check your local auto parts stores for the CV joint as well as your dealer.

 

I figured on probably getting all the seals from the vendor you supplied, then search for the best deal on the joint itself. If it doesn't add up the way I want, then I'll just spring for the kit.

 

We don't have a dealer, that's how awesome my town is. No dealer in a 200-mile radius.

 

No dealer in Wichita? Really? Isint that like a half way big city?

 

Yeah, everything about it is half-way.

 

lol!!

 

Lol, I am only 135 miles away from the same dealer, and I live in the middle of the next state over.