So my front driveshaft CV joint boot is torn and throws grease EVERYWHERE. Would i be better off replacing the cv joint or getting a junkyard driveshaft and using that? Also, how hard is it to replace the boot?
Thanks
-Jm5

 

Get a junkyard drive shaft. Obviously make sure the boot on that one is in good condition. They're known to tear, mine did on both the drive shaft and right front half shaft. You can't just replace the CV either, you need to have it rebuilt by a machine shop and they will charge you more to rebuild it then you would pay for a junkyard drive shaft. I bought mine brand new for around $250, so I'm sure you can get one at a junkyard for $50 or so.

 

NO - The replacement boot costs $12.

If you don't have the right tools to clamp the new boot on buy a large stainless steel hose clamp - I did mine for under $15 total.

It took some time - but its way cheaper than replacing the entire shaft.

 

Well, in my case, the CV has already damaged. I had to replace the whole driveshaft. I guess I was just assuming since his was slinging grease everywhere it was going to be damaged. If the CV is fine, then yeah, you can get away with just replacing the boot.

 

Easiest way to do it is to buy an aftermarket replacement shaft for about $50.00 brand new. Yeah, it's made in China, but I've replaced a bunch of OEM ones with imported ones and never had a comeback.