Doh!!!!

[nfpgasmask]

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

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.

[tom4bren]

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.