CV Boot Replacement...or how to save $1600!!!!

[tomdietrying]

Billy, great job!
Peace.
Tom
012009

[bentcipher]

The independent4x site shows boot kit that includes 4 boots for $134.99 - don't see where it could be purchased separately.

I just need the two fronts to fix mine. Maybe get the whole kit anyway and just keep the other two as spare?

[superman]

I wish I would've come across this last week. I now have to replace the cv axle, the knuckle, the bearings, and a slew of other small associated parts.

[tom4bren]

The complete writeup including pix is in the how2 section.

[Green Dragon]

I find it just as EZ to have a spare axle ( off roaders). Replace whole axle assy & rebuild original as needed keep as a spare.

I have changed Five (5) Passenger side axles. Zero (0) Driver side.

Really nice work Billy.

Bob F

[Triathlete]

Glad to see you still poking in here now and again Bob. Not being much of a wrench, I am learning as things happen. Today I broke a wheel stud off while doing the passenger side CV's (got it down to 2 hours!). So I guess now I'll learn how to take the hub apart....unless someone knows a better way. There is not enough room between the disc and the area that the stud goes in.

[Swordy]

Hi Billy, another thing you might want to to consider, is putting the cage and balls back on the bearpaw in the same orientation that you took them off. They develop wear patterns when they are new and changing thepattern results in accelerated wear. Its not a huge deal, but if you can keep the pieces in the same order it is definitely worth the small extra effort.

For those of you that have lifted front suspensions and are going through alot of CV boots, instead of using the supplied band to tighten the small end of the boot, try using a good quality wire tie. If you tighten it up enough to keep the internal workings clean and dry, but still leave it loose enough that it can slide, your CV boots will last ALOT longer. I guess its too little too late for you, but perhaps someone will be able to use it.

[LittleBeast]

Just got done doing this CV boot replacement on the drivers side today. I completely took my time and checked everything 100 times and it still only took under 3 hours. What a great write up and what a money saver!!!!! I really enjoy getting stuff done..... Thanks Billy this helped so so much, you don't even know. Saved me $400 this holiday season, and the VX is back on the road

[Triathlete]

Glad to see it has helped so many out!

[Ldub]

I bumped this TTT for the obvious reason of convenient access, since this is my project today.

But also to say Thanks again to Billy, for taking the time to document this procedure.

I don't have nearly enough patience to put the wrenches & rags down, clean up my hands & take a few clicks, once I get up to my elbows in grease, bearings & what have you...

Once again, Billy, I salute You!

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, I remember this thread from a long time ago. I forgot about it entirely. This is very good. I need to find a way to make color print outs of it. I know someday I will end up doing this fix...

Thanks Billy!

Bart

[tom4bren]

I made a pdf of Billy's 'how2'. It is great having a disposable paper copy outside with you.

I can't figure out how to post it but if you PM me your email, I'll send it.

Better yet, someone PM me some 'posting for dummies' & I'll put it where all can get it.

[Triathlete]

I don't have nearly enough patience to put the wrenches & rags down, clean up my hands & take a few clicks, once I get up to my elbows in grease, bearings & what have you...

Once again, Billy, I salute You!

Lots of gloves! Clean hands are just a gove change away!

[Ldub]

Lots of gloves! Clean hands are just a gove change away!

It's the area from where the gloves would end,(if I had any) up to about mid bicep that also seems to get a bit...ummm "tainted".

Not laundry friendly...