CV shafts on 08 Silverado

[327chevy]

I was rotating the tires on my 08 Silverado yesterday and noticed on both sides that the outer cv boots were separated around the small part that clamps to the shaft itself.Both boots had tore clear around and are now just floating there,so once I get the time to tear into this job I'm going to at the very least put new boots on.But if I end up having to replace one or both of the cv shafts,because I don't know how long there's been moisture and dirt getting in there,what would be a good quality aftermarket shaft to use?I wouldn't mind using oem but the price may just steer me in another direction.

The shafts right now aren't making any snapping or clicking noises but down the road who's to say,if enough moisture has gotten in there the decline may have already started.

[DeltaP]

I've had good results with A-1 Cardone. Check out Rock Auto. $39-$67 for your Silverado, remanufactured. $214 A/C Delco OEM, new.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 327chevy

I was rotating the tires on my 08 Silverado yesterday and noticed on both sides that the outer cv boots were separated around the small part that clamps to the shaft itself.Both boots had tore clear around and are now just floating there,so once I get the time to tear into this job I'm going to at the very least put new boots on.But if I end up having to replace one or both of the cv shafts,because I don't know how long there's been moisture and dirt getting in there,what would be a good quality aftermarket shaft to use?I wouldn't mind using oem but the price may just steer me in another direction.

The shafts right now aren't making any snapping or clicking noises but down the road who's to say,if enough moisture has gotten in there the decline may have already started.

the damage may be due to lifting the vehicle. if the CV joints are not straight then the greater the angle the faster the damage ...

with any cv/u joint the more these are working [at an angle] the faster they wear out.

with these non torsion bar GM trucks this can also occur when the poor quality struts sag after 30,000 miles...

installing new boots after cleaning/greasing is cheaper and will work if not making noises. I would get into a regular inspection of your under carriage and lube/inspect for defects..