#18007, "RE: Car you patch the CV boots on the axle like a raft? Or what do I need to do?" In response to In response to 1 May-27-03 06:34 PM by Amish_Eclipse
if they're relatively new joints than you could prolly get away with just a boot. if they're old or you aren't sure how old they are just get new axles. there's no point in fixing something now just to replace it in 20,000 miles or so.
look at the inside of your wheel. if the greese on there looks fresh than you can prolly get away with doing the boot because if it's still fresh on the wheel than it's prolly a pretty recent tear. if it's dusty and has stuff stuck to it than i wouldn't chance it as it's been leaking for some time and prolly devoid of any grease on the joint at all. if it's all leaked out than fixing the boot and re greasing won't help cause it's already contaminated.
