Stock driveshaft boot
08-29-2010, 07:48 AM
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Stock driveshaft boot
I run an 08 unlimited rubicon, auto, 2 1/2 teraflex, ome lift.
Yesterday, I ripped the boot on the front driveshaft in half, it rubbed on the tranny, I had the swaybars disconnected, which I don't usually do just for the reason of ripping it
Anyhow,,,,, I intend to have it repaired ( not under warranty), I have no intention of changing out the driveshaft in the future to rid me of this problem, but will just stay connected.
So,,, question, is it a matter of dropping the driveshaft at the axle end, pulling it apart and replacing the boot, or will the driveshaft have to be removed..... I have the rockhard skids which are kind of in the way, but should be enough room to to drop front of the shaft,,,
Anyone with some input before I hit the dealership?
( I know it's something I could do myself, but less tinkering, less warranty issues),,,,,,
Dave
Yesterday, I ripped the boot on the front driveshaft in half, it rubbed on the tranny, I had the swaybars disconnected, which I don't usually do just for the reason of ripping it
Anyhow,,,,, I intend to have it repaired ( not under warranty), I have no intention of changing out the driveshaft in the future to rid me of this problem, but will just stay connected.
So,,, question, is it a matter of dropping the driveshaft at the axle end, pulling it apart and replacing the boot, or will the driveshaft have to be removed..... I have the rockhard skids which are kind of in the way, but should be enough room to to drop front of the shaft,,,
Anyone with some input before I hit the dealership?
( I know it's something I could do myself, but less tinkering, less warranty issues),,,,,,
Dave
08-29-2010, 08:08 AM
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the boot is not a replaceable part. having said that, it's not that big of a deal not having it on. you should be fine for quite some time or, at least until you can afford to replace it with a new aftermarket shaft.
08-29-2010, 08:37 AM
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Ok thanks
, ,would you recommend lightly greasing it regularly? I'm up north, winter, salted roads and all that good stuff , guess it can't hurt....
08-29-2010, 09:33 AM
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No,no, lol,,, I have the OME HD coils, the rest of the parts are from the teraflex 2.5 ( there was a mix up when I bought it, they were out of stock on the TF coils, so they swapped them out with the OME HD coils,,,, I have the 2.5" lift, , actual, 3" of lift
08-29-2010, 01:16 PM
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Since replacing the drive shaft is not time critical as WOL said, you could keep an eye on the For Sale section. You might be able pick up a take-off in good condition that someone has laying around for a reasonable amount of money.
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08-29-2010, 01:24 PM
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haha, i was about to say you're shooting the lights and cussing the dark if you had that much lift
08-29-2010, 06:21 PM
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I've seen a couple of stock front drive safts go for less ten 80 bucks... keep your eyes open! watch e-bay... even check out the sale section in this forum...