I just herd about some cv boots that are spit down the middle and you can just cut off your old one and wrap the new one back on and glue it shut. Ive read a little about them and have read alot about how they are not good and are really for short term fixes. Plus everything has to me very clean to apply the glue and have it work and if its not then it wont glue right and eventually fail.

Does anyone have experiences? Thoughts? where can i find some, i cant find any place that sells them yet, Thanks.

 

I changed mine with OEM this weekend, and the only time consuming parts were cleaning and getting the inner cv joint off. There's plenty of advice here on how to do it with the normal boots. Kragen has the split ones online (www.partsamerica.com)

 

I used a split boot recently for my VW that bolts together with about 8 little bolts. I would not put one on my runner. They seem weak, and I dont think they would do well with 4x4 abuse.

I ran with my inner boot wrapped in duct tape for a few months. Cheaper than a split boot.

 

Some members here say they suck... just go oem... it's worth the hassle. When are we gonna go wheel, dude?

 

are there any DIY on how to change you inner boots? i have a torn one on the driver side. Toyota wanted to charge me 170 to change it...what do you think?

 

My thoughts?
Buy new complete CV axels from Auto Zone (or equal place) and get free LIFETIME replacement if or when a boot rips again.

 

take a look at 4hummers site, i think he used them and has a bit of a write-up on them.

lee

 

I had too pay to have my boots done, it was just too hard, and I couldn't do the fuel filter either because its not even worth my time. I just payed the price and went to a mechanic.

 

CAP sells a "Quick Boot" I was thinking about carrying one for a quick trail fix but...(trying my best not to become a SFA snob, haha) my '85 doesn't need them. I have replaced the boot on my Tacoma, it was a PITA. Using the write up on 4x4wire to change the CV and the Haynes manual instructions to change the boot worked, but I will never do it again, way to much of a pita. Go to Autozone like someone said above, buy a new one with a lifetime warrantee, then when it rips you can say screw it and keep driving on it, then go return it for a new one. Do not pay someone to change it for you, the only specialty tool you need is a 36mm socket for the hub nut if you have ADD, and you can get that at Sears. Changing a CV is very easy.

 

For 2nd gen 4runners, it's a 54 mm nut and you don't even need to mess with it to change the CV axle.

 

err...where is a 54 mm nut? We did three cv's on two 3rd gens this past weekend and the nut at the hub was a 36mm on all of them...is it a 2nd gen thing?

 

Ah, shoot. Yes, I forgot to qualify my statement with "2nd gen 4runner".

 

Ditto that.
The *new* *warranteed* axle assemblies were $66 each. Why would someone pay more than that for just boots?

 

Most of that higher cost was labor charges though.

 

I did my own boot and it cost a grand total of $15, so doing the boot is cheaper and works just as well, but it is more effort than I am willing to put in ever again, so I will pay for a new CV next time!

 

Yea thanks guys, hey Mark P ive been running duct tape on my inner for a while. Its wraped up tighter than a frogs ass right now. im not sure what im gonna do, i should and need to do it myself cause its cheap, but there is that whole 54 mm socket thing. I know a good mechanic that can do it for like 60 bucks so i dont know. Maybe when i get some $$ ill just replace both sides all new and get a warrenty with it.

 

You misunderstood. For the 86-95 you don't need to mess with the axle bearing nuts.

 

Hey... Sears has the 2 1/8" socket that's easy to buy then return... I can help you if you want... I recently replaced my axles. Only prob is, the auto parts stores around here didn't have the ones I needed, so I had to order online. But, I got brand new, not remans. Anyway... if you need help just pm me.

 

Ok cool, cause my buddy has a a runner too ( but a 94) and he said he had to use a big ass socket to get the job done. but if you say i dont need to then i will investigate it and get to it some time.

Thanks for the offer Keggo, ill hit u up sometime when i go wheeling im trying to plan something big in december for sure, but ill let ya know.

 

Is this true even with ADD or only with lockouts?