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?

[taylorRichie]

Here's just a single boot

I just did my CVs a week ago, buy a box of rags Mileage varies greatly with different makes of CVs. Some have had good luck with the $15 Dormans, other's (me) they haven't lasted 500 miles. Some have had good luck with mecatechs, other's (Little Beast) they haven't lasted.

I'm going to try the high angle boots on this site:
http://www.offroadsolutions.com/955-04_tacoma.html

Next time I have to do my CV's, However, I'm not certain they're the correct diameters, or lengths... Just wishful thinking

[bentcipher]

You da man. exactly what I needed. I'll take two of those for now to replace my outer boots. I know people have done the all four at the same time but my inners look pretty solid. Based on the writeup, looks like a pretty straightforward install, besides, I'd like to see how the mecatechs hold up.

Thanks for the assist

[tom4bren]

bentcipher,

You have to remove the inners to replace the outers (if you're following the instructions posted in the How2 section). Removing those metal bands can cut into the boot. If you're not replacing the inners, be very careful not to damage them in the process.

Tom

[taylorRichie]

I've only had to replace my inners, never had an issue with my outters, though I did replace them on both sides for good measure.

[Ldub]

I've only had to replace my inners, never had an issue with my outters, though I did replace them on both sides for good measure.

Yep...I can't imagine tearing it down far enough to replace the inners OR outers, & not replacing the rest. Going through that much work & mess to save $40-50 bucks just makes no sense to me.