CV boots

[shallcallhimtim]

So i got my lift on today and i managed to tear a cv boot while doing it. does anyone have an idea of what it would cost me if i took it to the dealership? i kno its going to be a lot so are there maybe some tricks to get it to leak less? the leak is where the boot clams to the shaft.


Thanks
Connor

 

[TRDCal]

Duct tape!!

 

[kai920]

I just had all four cv boots replaced and repacked for about $320 with OEM parts done at an independent shop. Dealer quoted about $520. So i guess about half that for one shaft. Not sure if boots are sold in singles or boot kits only.

I assume it's the outer boot since it happened during your lift install so you might be able to get away with just doing one boot with minimal labor.

 

[FRT]

Actually, if you did the lift yourself, you should be able to replace the half-shaft (the whole cv assembly) as well. The whole half-shaft is about $45 ($60ish shipped) from RockAuto for Cardone Select. There's a write up on swapping it out here somewhere on the boards. Just a few bolts, a little prying.. =)

 

[jstutz101]

I just replaced my first CV boot myself this weekend, its not very hard. The boot was $15 from rock auto and I found a good write up here http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/101038-how-install-new-cv-axles.html#post914207

The 35 mm axel socket cost as much as the boot but since this is my second boot to tear I figure I'll need it again.

 

[kylebacc]

I know it's a little late now, but you should be able to rent those sockets from any auto parts store. I work at O'Reilly auto parts and we rent 30-36 mm for free along with a bunch of other tools you may only use a few times.

 

[shallcallhimtim]

i ended up putting two zip ties on each side cuz now both the pass and driver sides are leaking and it really helped a lot. I kno i can do it myself i just dont have the time. Im moving to east idaho in a week so im just super busy with that.

Thanks guys

Ill post pick of the lift in a min.