Bart,

You lifted 3" right? That's all I lifted & have been trashing 2 sets of CV boots per year. I think LittleBeast is the same. CSTYLES is the same. You may not have torn a boot yet but chances are that you will eventually. I'm not trying to talk you into the diff drop - just letting you know. The only reason for dropping the differential is to prolong CV joint & CV boot life - there are no other benefits.

Removing the CV boots won't trash them if you're careful. The only damage I did to mine was a small cut when I was trying to remove the band.

If there is a remote possibility that you will eventually want the diff drops then take care of it all at once: diff drop, CV boots, oil seal, re-gear, lockers. Trust me, it's not a job you'll want to do twice. It's not that complicated but it's dirty & time consuming.

Tom