Torn CV(outer)grease splattering-Not Good-How much to fix$$

jsuthey · 01-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Hi All,got a 98 T100 auto-SR5-172K-stock rims,no lift,275-70-16's.Drivers side CV boot is torn grease splattering,how ed am I.Does anyone know how much this is going to cost(bend over at the dealer?)I would like to do this myself,as I am doing a engine swap on my 69 FJ40 right now(on the cheap-free engine!),but broker than hell.
Someone please school me on this,How bad is it to be driving,I am way worried I am going to really screw something up!
Thanks,John

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scuba · 01-13-2009, 06:08 PM

Honestly, You say you can do an engine swap...So I would bet you could DIY..

From what I have read, (lots of reading) If the boot goes its probably wise to replace the whole CV joint/axle..Aboot 80 bucks from napa when you turn in your core.

If an engine swap means anything to me in mechanical abilities, it'll take you 2 hours.

Someone please correct me if im misleading this guy

Froggy93 · 01-14-2009, 06:28 PM

I'v had both my outer cv boots go. a new boot kit from the dealer is about $40. As long as you haven't been driving on it for like thousands of miles with it blown open you should be ok to just slap a new boot kit on it. I did my pass. side about two years ago and it's fine. just did my drivers side last month. drove about 500 miles with it blown open. still good. not bad to change. If you can swap en engine you re-boot a cvshaft. It's not as bad to drive on it as say a frontwheel drive car because unless it is in 4wheel, there is no real force being put on it. just turning with the wheels. however, you really should replace it as soon as possible.

ToyTruck98 · 01-30-2009, 11:01 PM

Definatly replace the whole shaft, dirt and crap will really screw you up, i replaced both of mine, took me about and hour and ahalf each side, it cost me about $90 from advance auto parts. not too bad though, i suggest pick up a haynes manual. Geno

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scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,968	Honestly, You say you can do an engine swap...So I would bet you could DIY.. From what I have read, (lots of reading) If the boot goes its probably wise to replace the whole CV joint/axle..Aboot 80 bucks from napa when you turn in your core. If an engine swap means anything to me in mechanical abilities, it'll take you 2 hours. Someone please correct me if im misleading this guy __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

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Froggy93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 183	I'v had both my outer cv boots go. a new boot kit from the dealer is about $40. As long as you haven't been driving on it for like thousands of miles with it blown open you should be ok to just slap a new boot kit on it. I did my pass. side about two years ago and it's fine. just did my drivers side last month. drove about 500 miles with it blown open. still good. not bad to change. If you can swap en engine you re-boot a cvshaft. It's not as bad to drive on it as say a frontwheel drive car because unless it is in 4wheel, there is no real force being put on it. just turning with the wheels. however, you really should replace it as soon as possible. __________________ 93 T-100 3.0 5spd 4x4 high flow cat, custom duals 17" Powder coated Sequoia wheels 32" Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ tires stock lift new factory clutch- if you order from Downey, make sure you get the right one:( diff breather mod. cobra cb custom rear bumper w/tire carrier-Kennasaw Mtn. acc. In the works. light bar and hella 500's Last edited by Froggy93; 01-14-2009 at 06:30 PM.

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01-30-2009, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
ToyTruck98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	Definatly replace the whole shaft, dirt and crap will really screw you up, i replaced both of mine, took me about and hour and ahalf each side, it cost me about $90 from advance auto parts. not too bad though, i suggest pick up a haynes manual. Geno