CV axel/boot options
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CV axel/boot options
so im beginning a pretty major rebuild of my tired IFS. among the large list of parts being replaced i am replacing the upper and lower ball joints. i am thinking about repairing the CV boots while im in there as there is one on each side that is broken. i was warned against this given the boots have been cracked for a while and grime and water has been allowed to enter the axel. is it possible to just remove the axel assembly and clean the axel, regrease it, and replace the boot or should i replace the whole thing? the reasons are simple...boots are cheaper and there is nothing apparantly wrong with the axel.
i want to think that since you can buy just the boots that there is not a reason to replace the whole assembly, maybe im mistaken.
are there any aftermarket boots that will hold up better to the more severe angles of ball Joint spacers? i know downey had them but they are no more.
while im at it ill list the parts i plan on replacing. can anyone think of any others that i should replace while im in there? i miss the days of an aligned front end...
upper and lower ball joints
inner and outer tie rod ends
idler arm
pitman arm
sway bar end links
steering stabilizer
shocks
please dont post if you feel the need to preach the benefits of a solid axel, i am aware of them. thanks in advance.
-Byron
i want to think that since you can buy just the boots that there is not a reason to replace the whole assembly, maybe im mistaken.
are there any aftermarket boots that will hold up better to the more severe angles of ball Joint spacers? i know downey had them but they are no more.
while im at it ill list the parts i plan on replacing. can anyone think of any others that i should replace while im in there? i miss the days of an aligned front end...
upper and lower ball joints
inner and outer tie rod ends
idler arm
pitman arm
sway bar end links
steering stabilizer
shocks
please dont post if you feel the need to preach the benefits of a solid axel, i am aware of them. thanks in advance.
-Byron
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CV boots run $25 - $30 per axle, while a remanufactured axle from Cardone costs around $50 with a lifetime warranty. Cleaning up, regreasing and rebooting your old ones is probably fine, but the time saved merely swapping out the CV axles might factor into your calculations.
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If you're doing serious wheeling, hang onto your factory Yota CVs and regrease/reboot them. They are stronger than the aftermarket axles.
Given that your boots have probably lasted many years, I would simply replace them with a regular neoprene boot, like an $8 Beck Arnely kit. I used RockAuto parts and did both my axles for about $30.
I removed my diff drop, I don't think its necessary.
Given that your boots have probably lasted many years, I would simply replace them with a regular neoprene boot, like an $8 Beck Arnely kit. I used RockAuto parts and did both my axles for about $30.
I removed my diff drop, I don't think its necessary.
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thanks for the info. im leaning more toward rebuilding the older ones but still on the fence. i think ill try and find some more durable boots and stick with the stock ones, unless i pull it apart and find the axel is shot.
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