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Replaceable CV boots (without removing axle??)


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I found them at the local parts store (a few years back). Don't know if they're available online. One of my boots is showing wear so I'm just planning ahead.

 

Split boots sounds like the correct name. A quick search turned up this website http://www.raxles.com/spitboot.htm

 

They don't recommend them. Looks like I'll just wait to replace the axle when the time comes.

 

-cl

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I used them twice and certainly don't recommend them for a permanent fix; what northguy wants as a temporary fix is probably the right idea. I found them not to last 10K miles. Also, cleaning the old joint of the old grease and adding the new grease is a messy, ugly job. Then putting on the fine-pitch nuts on the overly long screws is a real pain also. But the kits have their use if you're willing to put up with the aggravation. I think I bought them from B&B (local chain) or NAPA--can't remember which.

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Thanks Ed. I was told of the boot problem last Fall and drove it all winter -and so far no problems - but with Spring (mud, gravel, wet, more mud, off-road use...) I'd better put something over it so the axle lasts as long as possible. It's not clacking yet, but left unattended, it'll surely go downhill in a hurry.

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Geeze, you probably still have ice in the CV boot from driving the Glenn Hwy.

 

Even without mud, the grease has probably pretty much been washed out of the joint (no - not the kind of joint you get in Wasilla).

 

With all the nasty stuff on the streets during breakup, I'm surprised it isn't grinding. I would put a new CV on with a new boot!! No sense in doing the same job twice.

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