CV Boot replacement question

[ZionXIX]

How do you repack the grease?

I would imagine you just squirt a ton of grease into the joint as you are sliding the new boot over it. Maybe even pre load the boot with some grease. I have never replaced CV boots but am considering it on another vehicle of mine. In my mind, the bigger question is not how to pack them but what kind of boot to buy? A single piece Universal that you slide over inverted? or the kind that is split that need to be assembled with epoxy?

 

[calebcalandra]

I would imagine you just squirt a ton of grease into the joint as you are sliding the new boot over it. Maybe even pre load the boot with some grease. I have never replaced CV boots but am considering it on another vehicle of mine. In my mind, the bigger question is not how to pack them but what kind of boot to buy? A single piece Universal that you slide over inverted? or the kind that is split that need to be assembled with epoxy?

I just now ordered this CV Inner Boot that says its for the Land Cruiser, but fits my 04 4Runner.
I just today realized my front passenger side inner boot is halfway broke, so I ordered this one to replace it:

For Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 2002 Inner CV Joint Boot Kit 04427 60080 | eBay

*Edited-
I canceled the order on my boot and decided to just go with replacing the axle. Same amount of work and my OEM axle would probably break soon anyways because the boot seems to have been broken for a while. I got a new Maxdrive NAPA CV axle for $97 after tax and it comes with a lifetime warranty

 

[Trip_84]

I'm not aware of an auto parts store that offers remans but I agree that reman is the way to go. I know advance auto carries a GTP brand that I used when I broke my CV. I've had it in for 6 months and it looks rougher than my OE one on the other side. I've also seen a few threads on here with lower tier brands breaking in the front diff during off roading. I wish I had not used the advance auto one. I'd recommend purchasing a reman from CVJ axles in Colorado. Their website is here. CVJ Axles - Remanufactured Axles & Power Racks. You get a credit when you send your axle back to them.

thanks for the link.... you know what they charge for a 3rd gen 4runner cv axle?

 

[calebcalandra]

thanks for the link.... you know what they charge for a 3rd gen 4runner cv axle?

I just today got a new NAPA right side CV axle with a lifetime warranty for $97 after tax. **I have a 4th gen**