Cv boot tear

[06 H3]

How long do CV boots last? I got my first rip in the driver side cv. The driver side is the original shaft the passenger side was replaced when I broke the original off road at around 65k miles. the driver side one is at 94k miles and 7 years of use. Is that a good life span seeing it has been offroad a good amount with the shaft being t bar cranked for about 35k miles rancho lifted for about 8k miles and oem height for the rest.

Should I replace the boot or get an entirely new shaft? I already have 2 spares that I bought from bebe during her build. Can I just replace it with one of hers?

 

[alrock]

You'll need to pull the shafts either way. I'd recommend getting a new axle seal, replace the shafts with a spare (and putting in the new seal) and replacing both boots on your own time.

I think you got a good life out of those boots.

 

[ReconH3]

Take measurements because sometimes you can find aftermarket boots that handle a beating much much better. They even make a trail repair version that gets clued on without having to remove axle. Just my 2c.

 

[06 H3]

While I'm at it I need new diff brace bushings too...I replaced the passenger side before Moab and now the driver side is toast.

I need a frontend overhaul. New steering rack new diff brace bushings one new cv boot and I might as well replace the axle seals while im at it...I just hate replacing oem stuff for more oem.

Recon, do you have a specific brand in mind for the boots? Im not too concerned about lifespan seeing its lasted 94k miles with 3 1/2 years of a good amount of offroading (averaging about 20 trips a year) but I will always go for the stronger longer lasting components if they are available

 

[08SolarFlareH3]

RCV makes one
http://www.rcvperformance.com/product-details.aspx?sku=L15RFKT001


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[ReconH3]

Sorry. I don't have specific brand since I don't have CVs. When I did have my Mitsubishi pickup, I bought them from a UK 4x4 shop called Northstaff, but that was over 10 years ago.

 

[06 H3]

Thanks solar! 45 degree max angle seems far more then what ours will do...can anyone confirm that?

 

[bebe]

They are simple to repair. Clean the boot, in the truck with some brake clean. Spray the cleaner on a shop rag and scrub the area clean. Do this a few times until the rag stays clean. Let it dry for 20 minutes or so. Flatten the boot out with one hand by pulling it outboard. Use gorilla tape on the crack, then wrap all the way around the boot a couple of times to support the patch.

 

[08H3]

gorilla tape

:thumbs: That stuff is awesome. I found out about it when making emergency repairs on my camper roof that decided take a leave of absence on I-65 near Louisville.

 

[alrock]

Am a fan of Gorilla tape. I carry that in my Offroad kit

 

[tomp]

I would first determine how long has it been exposed to dirt being able to enter? If you think any go in there, it may be too far gone and have to be considered a spare CV for the trail. I would take it apart, clean with WD40 or brake cleaner and install two new RCV boots and new grease. RCV boots are best I have used! Expensive but worth it and will save time replacing again in the future. Do carry gorilla tape for quick repairs, but I would replace boot for long term.