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They should make a boot that splits and can be wrapped around the joint and then sealed up, thus eliminating the need to pull everything apart just to slide a boot over the end.


They do, and they generally suck. They're good for a temporary and/or trail fix, but they don't last as well as 1-piece boots. They're not much quicker to put on either.


Where can I get one of these at? I think if I pull the front wheel there is probably enough room to change the outer boot, isnt there? Might be a pain, but its pretty open for the most part in that area.


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I have automatic hubs, so my c/v joints spin all the time, even when not in 4 wheel drive, which I never use anyway, so If I continue to drive it like this, what are the symptoms of the joint going bad? lots of grinding noises I assume?


With auto hubs, your CV's are *not* turning all the time unless you put it in 4wd, let them lock, then don't ever back up again in 2wd. They will unlock in 2wd normally, unless they need servicing.

I think your correct on some vehicles, but not the rodeo. I dont know if I would even consider them auto locking hubs because they are engaged all the time to the rotor to the best of my knowledge. Theres an article in the tech section about changing the boots and he says they do turn all the time, and from looking at mine, they do turn all the time...


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