Topic: CV Joint question

[SWAMPER]

Hey guys my CV Joint boots are torn the joints themselfves are good....what would you recomend me doing just changing the boots or the whole enchilada :.order:...what brand and how much are they going for....any other suggestion would be cool

[84runner]

Just put some boots on them , theer not to much and they have ones that you don't have to remove the axle to put them on.

[SWAMPER [OP]]

I heard the snap on ones suck

[84runner]

Ya but if your gonna pull them off to put the boots on you might as well just replace them cause your gonna be in there, That's how I always look at it

[SWAMPER [OP]]

How much and which ones do I get?

[Prismo]

I used to buy the Schucks forever warranty ones. Used the warranty 3 times before I got rid of the IFS. Bought a couple junkyard ones for spares. Junkyard CV's were going for $25 to $35, the rebuilt ones were around $75 each IIRC. Probably over $100 each nowdays. Put new boots on your present ones & use them as spares if you are getting new ones. The hardest part of replacing them is the clamps.

[SWAMPER [OP]]

ah forget it might as well get those sucky boots...where do i get em?

[Brian83]

DUCT TAPE!! fixes everything. at least until you do a SAS 

[SWAMPER [OP]]

Ok not just cause my truck is pretty dosent mean I dont abuse it...ducktape would not last me but 2 weeks....and thats cause im wrapping 2 rolls on it!

[Prismo]

ah forget it might as well get those sucky boots...where do i get em?

Most any parts store has them or can order them. I used to get mine at NAPA. They usually come in a kit with the boot, clamps & grease. Make sure to clean the joint where the boot was split to get as much of the dirt out as possible. The clamps can be a little tricky to put on the first time. If you were local I would help you with it.

[SWAMPER [OP]]

Thank You "Prism" I appreciate that ....I will more than likely take it to my friend and have him give me a hand ....that way I learn a thing or two

[Hyena]

You can get the whole thing for about $80.  Boots themselves are like $14 a peice.  the snap on ones suck cuzz they leak like crazy.

[SWAMPER [OP]]

Ok Hyena...what is $80...the sucky boots...or the normal ones? Please explain yourself pertaining to the "the snap on ones suck cuzz they leak like crazy" statement, what can I do to stop the leaking ....do they leak as soon as their put on....info is great thanks

[robinhood4x4]

Most people on 4x4wire recommend only using OEM boot kits.  Go to yotatech.com and look up user TOR.  That's Todd who is the parts guy at Toyota of Richardson in texas.  He's got pretty good deals most of the time.   My boot kit cost somewhere around $25.  One boot kit will fix both the inner and outer boots of 1 axle.

Your next question is going to be how you get the stupid axle out in the first place.  The secret is to remove at least 2 of the 6 studs holding the axle on. 

Here's what I do, no need to remove the ball joints. All you do is:

1. disconnect the sway bar and shock.
2. Remove the upper bumpstop.
3. Remove at least 2 studs
4. jack up the truck by the frame or cross member.
5. Slide the axle out easily.

The most important thing is to remove the studs. You can grind/file down the splines and re-use them.

[SWAMPER [OP]]

Sweet Deal Robin!