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ok, so curious to know if any else has had a busted cv boot bust? had mine bust monday..what a %*^)* mess...when pulled it in the shop, it was competly ripped..havent had off road enough to do that. i know the lift doesnt help, but it seems early..i have only about 10200 miles...let me know. almost certain toyota wont warranty it, since ive lifted the factory suspension
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boston acq 6.5 back wall, pioner 6800 dvd/cd 7" dd
kicker 1000 watt amp, american racing thugs
arb full roof rack, garmin gps, trd cai
throttle body spacer,flow master exhaust
spider trax spacers, 9k hid's
manik rear light gurards, unichip programmer,
swiss army overhead light,
However, they don't just fail without some sort of cause (typically). Yes, your lift may cause additional stress, so can off-roading where the suspension is run over its full range of motion and/or something hits/punctures it and it fails.
Yes, I would be very surprised of you could find a dealer that would warranty it for you. If you want to take the time to visit dealers to see, but if it were me, I would fix it on my own dime and write it off as the cost of off-roading...
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thats the stance im taking...its just the damndest thing...i was ON road, paved road, in the dfw metroplex! i didnt even deserve to have it bust..thats what stinks
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6" fabtech, 5" pro comp ext at's, dirt logic 2.5coilover
2 kicker solo 12's, boston acq tweet dash
boston acq 6.5 door,boston acq 3.25 pilar
boston acq 6.5 back wall, pioner 6800 dvd/cd 7" dd
kicker 1000 watt amp, american racing thugs
arb full roof rack, garmin gps, trd cai
throttle body spacer,flow master exhaust
spider trax spacers, 9k hid's
manik rear light gurards, unichip programmer,
swiss army overhead light,
The boot kit is not expensive - like $20. The mess/clean up and the hassle of doing it and getting grease all over you is more of the problem IMO.
Something tore it. Maybe a road hazard you didn't notice. They typically don't just "fail" out of nowhere.
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thats what i was figuring..plan on doing it myself, but not a guru...on a scale of 1-10, what would you rank the difficulty to do this replacal operation
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6" fabtech, 5" pro comp ext at's, dirt logic 2.5coilover
2 kicker solo 12's, boston acq tweet dash
boston acq 6.5 door,boston acq 3.25 pilar
boston acq 6.5 back wall, pioner 6800 dvd/cd 7" dd
kicker 1000 watt amp, american racing thugs
arb full roof rack, garmin gps, trd cai
throttle body spacer,flow master exhaust
spider trax spacers, 9k hid's
manik rear light gurards, unichip programmer,
swiss army overhead light,
thats what i was figuring..plan on doing it myself, but not a guru...on a scale of 1-10, what would you rank the difficulty to do this replacal operation
I have replaced a few axle assemblies and CV boots. The difficulty scale would depend more on your skills than the job itself but I would rate it a 4 for a skilled mechanic and a 7 or 8 for a newb. You will want to buy the axle "oil seal" and the boot kit. Buy two of each if you can afford it and keep the extras as a spare. PM me if you have questions.
Good luck.
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gon...man, you ARE THE MAN!!! ive got the new one coming in tommorow..ive got your detailed instructions printed, and waiting to be read, and coverd in grease...damn, i cant wait...im sure there are much more enjoyable events that i could be par taking in..but again, THANX
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6" fabtech, 5" pro comp ext at's, dirt logic 2.5coilover
2 kicker solo 12's, boston acq tweet dash
boston acq 6.5 door,boston acq 3.25 pilar
boston acq 6.5 back wall, pioner 6800 dvd/cd 7" dd
kicker 1000 watt amp, american racing thugs
arb full roof rack, garmin gps, trd cai
throttle body spacer,flow master exhaust
spider trax spacers, 9k hid's
manik rear light gurards, unichip programmer,
swiss army overhead light,
gon...man, you ARE THE MAN!!! ive got the new one coming in tommorow..ive got your detailed instructions printed, and waiting to be read, and coverd in grease...damn, i cant wait...im sure there are much more enjoyable events that i could be par taking in..but again, THANX
Ajstoy. BellyDoc did the write up I'm just forwarding the info to you. I never had enough patience to document a complete axle assembly or CV boot install. I hope your outcome is successful.
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33' BFG MUD's, Icon Front Coil Overs, OME Rear Shocks and Coils. ARB Bumper, Warn 9500XD winch, MAF Sliders & Skid Plates, Gobi Ranger Rack w/ PIAA Lights ft, rr, sd, w/Gobi Hi Lift, axe and shovel Mounts, dust lights. Dirty Parts Dual Battery System, Cobra 75 WX ST CB, Extreme Hi Lift Jack, Power Tank 10 lbs. CO2 System, All Pro HD LCA's, Custom Rear Drawers. Custom electrical.
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