Torn CV Boot

[DNFXDLI]

What Frank said Doug...and when they do crap out Murphy's law sez it will be at the shittiest possible moment.

[fatherdoug]

Originally Posted by SuperCab

Usually if they're clicking they're on their way out

I think so. I got to digging around in the old grease that was in the joint and I found lots of fine metal slivers.

[DNFXDLI]

Originally Posted by fatherdoug

I think so. I got to digging around in the old grease that was in the joint and I found lots of fine metal slivers.

Replace....replace...replace.

Did I say replace?

[mrxlh]

If it's clicking, it's ticking!! For your application I would recommend using ADR axles from Super ATV, they are the same as the Rhino and will usually come in a Rhino box. They come with a 60 day warranty where as the Rhino's come with a year warranty. $119.95 for an ADR $199.95 for the Rhino.

[mrxlh]

If your going to spend real money ($200 range) go with Titan axles from S3. They plunge on both ends and their boot material and bands are about the best in this price range.

[fatherdoug]

Originally Posted by DNFXDLI

Replace....replace...replace.

Did I say replace?

I think I will replace it.

Originally Posted by mrxlh

If it's clicking, it's ticking!! For your application I would recommend using ADR axles from Super ATV, they are the same as the Rhino and will usually come in a Rhino box. They come with a 60 day warranty where as the Rhino's come with a year warranty. $119.95 for an ADR $199.95 for the Rhino.

Originally Posted by mrxlh

If your going to spend real money ($200 range) go with Titan axles from S3. They plunge on both ends and their boot material and bands are about the best in this price range.

I will look into that, Ryan. Thank you.

[fatherdoug]

S3 doesn't make a Titan axle for my 04. Since the difference in cost between the CV joint and the boot and the whole damn axle is about $70. I sprung for the whole axle from another reliable source.

[mrxlh]

What brand did you end up getting?

[fatherdoug]

I ended up ordering a Rhino axle. It was about a $100 cheaper than OEM, and the reviews seem to be pretty good.

[fatherdoug]

New Rhino axle arrived yesterday. If temps get above 32, I'll install it. It shouldn't take too long, since the axle is "self-contained", with everything attached.