torn driveshaft boot
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torn driveshaft boot
So I guess this is the torn front cv boot everyone is talking about. I'll order a replacement today but is it safe to drive like this for a while?
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That covers the slip joint where the two halves of the driveshaft slide in/out. The boot isn't a huge deal. Zip tie it back on or just rip it off. But, you need to crawl underneath and make sure that you just ripped that boot, and the driveshaft is not coming into contact with the corner of the tranny pan itself. With enough contact, you can bash in the corner or split the lip.
The joint to worry about is at the tcase end of the shaft, watch for a ring grease above it.
The joint to worry about is at the tcase end of the shaft, watch for a ring grease above it.
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That covers the slip joint where the two halves of the driveshaft slide in/out. The boot isn't a huge deal. Zip tie it back on or just rip it off. But, you need to crawl underneath and make sure that you just ripped that boot, and the driveshaft is not coming into contact with the corner of the tranny pan itself. With enough contact, you can bash in the corner or split the lip.
The joint to worry about is at the tcase end of the shaft, watch for a ring grease above it.
The joint to worry about is at the tcase end of the shaft, watch for a ring grease above it.
Is it safe to assume that for normal daily driving I am fine, but if I wheel a lot more I really need to keep an eye on it and/or just replace the DS with an after market one?
thanks for the quick response.
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Mines been like that since the Tata run in August. I pulled off the loose pieces and every now and then I use a needle adapter to shoot some grease inside the slip joint.
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so the boot itself isn't an issue from the sounds of it, I just need to watch the contact with the tranny pan and in the meantime research more about coast drive shafts.
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Originally Posted by finnd1
so the boot itself isn't an issue from the sounds of it, I just need to watch the contact with the tranny pan and in the meantime research more about coast drive shafts.
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Yep, you are totally fine for daily driving. If the torn boot starts slapping, zip tie or tape or rip it off. (but clean the gunk out and grease the splines as part of your regular maintenance). Offroad, don't disconnect until you get around to replacing with a thinner shaft. That 'should' keep the driveshaft out of contact.
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Yep, you are totally fine for daily driving. If the torn boot starts slapping, zip tie or tape or rip it off. (but clean the gunk out and grease the splines as part of your regular maintenance). Offroad, don't disconnect until you get around to replacing with a thinner shaft. That 'should' keep the driveshaft out of contact.
thanks!
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Originally Posted by finnd1
Good to know, I plan on replacing it sooner rather than later so I'll just put off nay trips that may require a disconnect.
thanks!