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need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto #685415 01/12/06 10:54 PM
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Kiamichi
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1sttrooperII Offline OP
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This appears to be an extensive repair. any tips or shortcuts?

How many hours should this job take?

I've heard of using split boots, but i want to service the cv joints as well.
Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: 1sttrooperII] #685416 01/14/06 04:04 AM
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Lafayette, IN
strawmyers Offline
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From the main page: Changing CV boots on Isuzu IFS. HTH

Sean Strawmyer
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From Indiana or surrounding states and interested in wheelin'? Check out www.mwior.com
Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: strawmyers] #685417 01/15/06 03:48 AM
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'bout 60 mi. NE of Atlanta GA
TrooperJ Offline
Body Damage is Cool
It took me and my dad 4 hours to do the first one....(im embarassed by that) but only cause we got grease on the replacement boot. Dont do that. Keep it real clean all the way through. Took us 30 minutes to do the 2nd one.

Dont go with split boots. Get the mechatechs from Matt @ INDY4X.
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Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: TrooperJ] #685418 01/16/06 07:04 PM
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Kiamichi
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1sttrooperII Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Thanks, I found that page by accident about 30 minutes ago, printed it out too.

Pardon my ignorance, but how did getting the boots greasy

matter?
Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: 1sttrooperII] #685419 01/17/06 12:18 AM
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Posts: 1,203
'bout 60 mi. NE of Atlanta GA
TrooperJ Offline
Body Damage is Cool
It matters more the more you lift, but even with stock suspension. The boot is clamped to the CV cup, which is the part that drives the CV joint. That cup is made of steel, so it gets real slippery when you get grease on it. When you go to put on the boot, it needs to be dry so that it will stay on long enough to get a clamp on there, and so that you can adjust the final postition of the boot on the axle. If you dont have lift, its not as important, as you are not fighting against extreme angles.
HTH
-J <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Jordan Brown in Athens Georgia

The 2007 budget for the US Military covers Jack Bauer, two pistols and four billion rounds of ammunition.
Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: TrooperJ] #685420 01/17/06 07:49 PM
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Smiley Offline
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Dont go with split boots. Get the mechatechs from Matt @ INDY4X.


I strongly second that!

The full Mechatech Boot Kit was one of the best investments I ever madeà
And man, it sure is easy to use!



(from an old post of mine)

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I would suggest getting the Mechatech CV Boot Replacement Kit from Independent4x...
It contains everything you'll need to replace that torn boot, including CD-ROM video instructions on how to do it!

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Smiley

Six Isuzus, so far... still have three of them.
Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: Smiley] #685421 01/19/06 11:14 PM
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Kiamichi
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1sttrooperII Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
They are proud of those kits eh?

I am taking the axles off, and then have the boots put on professionally for about $15.00 ea. Well, that's the plan.

Thanks for all the help.
Re: need to replace axle boots 88 2.6 auto [Re: 1sttrooperII] #685422 01/19/06 11:38 PM
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Fernandina Beach, FL
Starchild Offline
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I am taking the axles off, and then have the boots put on professionally for about $15.00 ea. Well, that's the plan.


Since you would have to remove the entire axle shaft for this to work, I might reconsider this plan. Without dropping the entire front axle assembly, you will only be able to remove the outter half-shafts. That will allow the mechanic to replace only one boot, the other one would have to be installed when you re-install the half shaft.

I'd gladly spend an extra $50 to avoid having to drop the axle. Not that the Mecatechs are the only way to go, but the procedure is the same.

Good luck,
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />Andre

Last edited by Starchild; 01/19/06 11:41 PM.
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