CV Boot Failure (multiple times)
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02-26-2019, 08:46 PM
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CV Boot Failure (multiple times)
hey guys, so i have an 04 Ram 1500 4x4. I had put on in the last year a 2.5 inch level kit and 2 inch rear block kit to rais the truck alittle. Ever since the raise was done my front right cv axle boot has torn (gone through 3 so far after the orginal failed). The left side is the original and never has failed. Now the last time i had it in the shop, my friend said the shock mount was “bent”. Could that cause the boot to rub and fail? Also if you look at that side the wheel is tilted in ever so slightly. I havnt felt any play or heard any noise while driving. I just constantly keep finding a torn boot after not driving much at all. What could be possible cause of this?
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02-27-2019, 07:46 AM
Certainly sounds like the boot is rubbing or catching something to cause the tear. Sounds like you have an alignment issue from what your saying about the wheel tilt (camber).
When your diagnosing be sure to allow for suspension movement and possible contact between cv boot and other objects
When your diagnosing be sure to allow for suspension movement and possible contact between cv boot and other objects
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02-27-2019, 08:50 AM
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02-27-2019, 09:23 AM
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The wheel tilt, kinda hard to tell but its there
Boot tear where it meets hub
The shock mount
Yepp. I will put some pics on shortly
so here are the pics of the cv axle and shock on level ground, the shock mount, the place where the boot ripped alittle, and then the slight tilt of the tire.
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#8
02-27-2019, 10:59 AM
Probably won't find just the diff drop, folks will probably want to sell you the entire lift kit.
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02-27-2019, 11:38 AM
The CV boots are stretched quite a bit on level ground. Add some suspension travel to that and I can see why the boot would tear.
Do a search for "high angle CV boots" and "CV boots for lifted trucks". You'll need an extra long CV boot, OEM isn't going to work. Polyurethane boots are super tough, just hard to find in the right size.
Do a search for "high angle CV boots" and "CV boots for lifted trucks". You'll need an extra long CV boot, OEM isn't going to work. Polyurethane boots are super tough, just hard to find in the right size.
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The CV boots are stretched quite a bit on level ground. Add some suspension travel to that and I can see why the boot would tear.
Do a search for "high angle CV boots" and "CV boots for lifted trucks". You'll need an extra long CV boot, OEM isn't going to work. Polyurethane boots are super tough, just hard to find in the right size.
Do a search for "high angle CV boots" and "CV boots for lifted trucks". You'll need an extra long CV boot, OEM isn't going to work. Polyurethane boots are super tough, just hard to find in the right size.