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    I look at it this way...if my front CVs fail due to my lift it will just speed up my SAS process. I will not replace axle shafts!
    The boots are relatively easy to replace. I am not much of a mechanic and can do both sides in a weekend. Takes about 4 hours per side. With an extra set of hands and more knowledge I'm sure it would be down to 2-3 hours per side.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete
    I look at it this way...if my front CVs fail due to my lift it will just speed up my SAS process. I will not replace axle shafts!
    The boots are relatively easy to replace. I am not much of a mechanic and can do both sides in a weekend. Takes about 4 hours per side. With an extra set of hands and more knowledge I'm sure it would be down to 2-3 hours per side.
    You've never replaced your CV's? Do you get the noise at around 60 mph?

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    Arrow

    A bit of extra driveline noise after lifting isn't considered unusual.
    My "harmonic vibration" happens around thirty.

    If you drop the front without doing the same in the rear, you will change the caster...or is it camber ?(always get the two confused) angle, which will have an effect on handling.

    IMO, the increased CV angles after a lift have more to do with boot failure than off road excursions...unless you're wheeling over pointed sticks that will snag them.

    The Mecatech boots appear to be made of a material with superior thickness & flexibility compared to stock.

    Right after I lifted mine, I ordered a set of Mecatech's...I'm the type that over prepairs for things that may not even happen.
    Of course I haven't needed them....hmmmmm, maybe I should buy a crate engine to prevent...naaaaa.

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    Actually Ldub, I think you should make a comple body cage out of aqua noodles to prepare for your next Bathtub rollover.

    Anyway, back to the lift. Is it safe to assume, that to be on the safe side, one should replace there boots with something like the Mechatechs with a lift of any kind? I am still thinking of a small 1"-1.5" lift when my current rubber wears down, but I am VERY skeptical, I don't want to cause and side-effects...

    I know Ascinder's boots tore open as well, but he went way up so its no wonder.

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub
    A bit of extra driveline noise after lifting isn't considered unusual.
    My "harmonic vibration" happens around thirty.

    If you drop the front without doing the same in the rear, you will change the caster...or is it camber ?(always get the two confused) angle, which will have an effect on handling.

    IMO, the increased CV angles after a lift have more to do with boot failure than off road excursions...unless you're wheeling over pointed sticks that will snag them.

    The Mecatech boots appear to be made of a material with superior thickness & flexibility compared to stock.

    Right after I lifted mine, I ordered a set of Mecatech's...I'm the type that over prepairs for things that may not even happen.
    Of course I haven't needed them....hmmmmm, maybe I should buy a crate engine to prevent...naaaaa.
    Last edited by nfpgasmask : 08/20/2007 at 08:57 AM Reason: re

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    CrnCnn,

    Sorry to hear your CV woes. I started a new thread on my repair.

    I wouldn't get rid of the lift (can't on mine anyway because of the wheel/tire setup). Lifting does put your CVs a bad angle & even worse on VXs because the axles are short. Even with the lift, the CVs should last OK as long as the boots never tear.

    It's worth the process of just changing the boots if that's your only problem. If the CVs are making noise though, you'll have to get them rebuilt. It's not too bad as long as the housing isn't worn & you can find them or someone to do it locally.

    Good luck. PM me if you need any info I forgot to put in the other thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrnCnn
    You've never replaced your CV's? Do you get the noise at around 60 mph?
    Nope...just thouroughly cleaned and replaced the boots. Still purrs like a kitten....err maybe a tiger!

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    "Nope...just thouroughly cleaned and replaced the boots. Still purrs like a kitten....err maybe a tiger!"

    Maybe a tiger with bigger balls...????

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    I am thinking that I will just be ordering boots. The heck with it, drive it til it breaks.

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    That's the spirit, Clint! You know, a friend of mine from work said to me the other day, "Man, your VehiCROSS is looking a little beat up!" And you know, he's right. Since I have moved out West, I have really put my VX through the motions, and it has taken a little bit of a beating. But what would our VXes be if we didn't drive them???

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by CrnCnn
    I am thinking that I will just be ordering boots. The heck with it, drive it til it breaks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
    That's the spirit, Clint! You know, a friend of mine from work said to me the other day, "Man, your VehiCROSS is looking a little beat up!" And you know, he's right. Since I have moved out West, I have really put my VX through the motions, and it has taken a little bit of a beating. But what would our VXes be if we didn't drive them???

    Bart
    You sure put lots of miles on yours. It seems like you and Linda are headed out almost every weekend to check out cool spots around here. You have explored more, in what less than a year, than I have in 6 years.

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