CV Boot???

[SOLSTER]

Howdy all!

Think I messed up the CV Boots, see attached. This is the case on both sides of the front end

I think it was from driving on pavement in 4X4. I was in town, and spinning a turn, when I felt what I think was the front end binding. I noticed I was in 4 wheel, dumb mistake. I think this is what caused the problem.

So, what do I do now??? I called a local mechanic i trust, and he said the whole CV Boot will need to be replaced.

Is that true?

What cost should I expect, or find to be unreasonable?

Can I drive it 8 miles to that repair shop, or have it towed?

Other alternative ideas?

Bumbed for sure, but hope ya'll can help!

I'm a

[boritz]

Originally Posted by SOLSTER

whole CV Boot will need to be replaced.

Is that true?

Yes. [edit: we are talking 'cv boot' here and not 'cv joint' right? ]

Can I drive it 8 miles to that repair shop, or have it towed?

The boot is there to keep water & grit out and grease in.

If your 8 miles is relatively clean and dry - then yes, drive it.

You could wrap the split with a plastic bag and tie it off with zip ties if you're worried.

Other alternative ideas?

If you are a competent DIYer you could fix it. You'll find various how-to's on the web. If not, go to the mechanic you trust

[SOLSTER]

Originally Posted by boritz

Yes. [edit: we are talking 'cv boot' here and not 'cv joint' right? ]



The boot is there to keep water & grit out and grease in.

If your 8 miles is relatively clean and dry - then yes, drive it.

You could wrap the split with a plastic bag and tie it off with zip ties if you're worried.



If you are a competent DIYer you could fix it. You'll find various how-to's on the web. If not, go to the mechanic you trust

Just saw your eidt. Not sure about cv boot vs cv joint. See attched pic, that's about all I know. I discovered the problem backing up, and I heard loud metalic clunking noise. It did not make that noise going forward.

I'm trying to take it in today for repair. Anyone know about how much I might cost????

Getting the plugs changed out also.

The truck has been running great, I do regular maitenance onbit that i learned here on this forum