Cv boot replacement options

[dunktap]

Opinion:
Just replaced both CV axles with OEM remanned cv's.

3k miles later, my inner boot has failed on the left side.

Should I:

1)reboot my newly torn inner cv boot with a new OEM boot & grease from the amazon kit Robot Check

2)Order a new CVJ CV axle w/ extended/stronger red silicone inner boot and keep the other for future rebuild/trail spare
CVJ Axles - CV Axles & Steering Racks for all your needs

3)reboot my torn boot with allpro extended boot kit https://www.allprooffroad.com/9504frontsuspension/282
** is this the right kit? I was unable to find a boot kit for the inner boot.

 

[Bijan]

Opinion:
Just replaced both CV axles with OEM remanned cv's.

3k miles later, my inner boot has failed on the left side.

Should I:

1)reboot my newly torn inner cv boot with a new OEM boot & grease from the amazon kit Robot Check

2)Order a new CVJ CV axle w/ extended/stronger red silicone inner boot and keep the other for future rebuild/trail spare
CVJ Axles - CV Axles & Steering Racks for all your needs

3)reboot my torn boot with allpro extended boot kit https://www.allprooffroad.com/9504frontsuspension/282
** is this the right kit? I was unable to find a boot kit for the inner boot.

After I lifted my rig my driver side gave way. I upgraded to CVJ axles for full time use. They have been great. It was around $480 for 2 the way I got them set up with the most durable boots.

 

[s20004runner]

going thru this now and I am going to do the OEM reboot w/ the slide mod.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/boot-slide-mod-no-more-blowing-cv-boots.146070/

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/90980-stretch-your-cv-boots.html (This is the method I will try first)

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...orry-about-cv-boots-again-boot-slide-mod.html

 

[Rock_Rat]

Opinion:
Just replaced both CV axles with OEM remanned cv's.

3k miles later, my inner boot has failed on the left side.

That's not a lot of miles on a new boot. I'm driving mine with a fusion tape repair that's holding up really good. See this link: Fusion Tape Repair

As for your answer to your question. Currently, there's really no solid evidence that proves one option better than another. See the thread I started on this a while ago. There's some good reading. Replace Axles with OEM boots or Extended Boots.

I'm almost finished with my axles so I will be the "guinea pig" so-to-speak on the two brands of extended boots. Here's a link to what the new boots look like. New Boots

In retrospect I think I would go with OEM and stretch. Only time will tell. I'm hoping I don't have to report on these for at least 100K miles after installed!! I'm going to keep a log in my build thread and keep it updated.

 

[dunktap]

going thru this now and I am going to do the OEM reboot w/ the slide mod.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/boot-slide-mod-no-more-blowing-cv-boots.146070/

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/90980-stretch-your-cv-boots.html (This is the method I will try first)

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...orry-about-cv-boots-again-boot-slide-mod.html

This was extremely helpful. Thanks!!

 

[MaverickTRD]

SDHQ sells modified 930 boots direct fitment and great price! Have held up better than OEM for me