When I changed out my boots (outer ones)I purchased the universal boots from a local auto parts place. The quality is so far pretty good (over 3k miles). I would not run out and buy a replacement just yet. I had some help from some local zu owners which made it fun and interesting. I would search for some locals (not sure where you are from) to help you with your fix. When we changed out my boots we removed the rotor assembly to make taking the cv out alot quicker. Some would say that there are easier and better ways to do this job, but it's really about what works for you. If you're TX let me know and I would be happy to help you out. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Good luck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
thanks, but im in GA. Did you pull the entire axle shaft and disconnect the inner, did you drop the differential, or did you do it like the article, or did you just pull the outer boot?
I guess you pulled the whole c/v shaft since you cant slip a boot over the outer apparantly?
Well, I probably get the split boot and just try to put it on without pulling anything but the wheel, or maybe ill sell it as is, or maybe Ill get a regular boot and follow the article, it all depends on what happens down the road...Its a second vehicle now and I would like to keep the truck, but with a recent divorce, i really cant afford a second vehicle anymore...
If you know anybody looking for a decent truck for a decent price, pass them my way. everything is working now, and I just replaced a noisy rocker, so the engine purrs like a kitten, only thing the truck needs is a boot.
