Splitting CV boots

[CavTrooper]

Just thought I would ask for some assistance. Installed an OME 2.5" lift kit on my 03 Tacoma. After splitting the passenger side boot I installed the diff drop kit from Total Chaos. Was working fine but now the problem has returned. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[v_man]

What are your CV angles like now? Pretty mild?

Do you have manual hubs? If not , I would consider manuals an keep them unlocked obviously , that will likely add a lot of life to your CV's...are you running Toyota boots? They make some really thick and sturdy boots in the aftermarket ....

 

[JasonRedwood]

You can unclamp the boots, stretch them out a bit and reclamp. No personal experience but I hear it extends the life of the boots.

 

[wilderness]

Yes. Buy this. http://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/high-angle-inner-cv-boot/

 

[REMOTEPLACES]

This is why I hesitate to lift my 2002 4runner......problems, which I have none of now.

 

[AxleIke]

What are your CV angles like now? Pretty mild?

Do you have manual hubs? If not , I would consider manuals an keep them unlocked obviously , that will likely add a lot of life to your CV's...are you running Toyota boots? They make some really thick and sturdy boots in the aftermarket ....

Weakens the CV though (if you swap to a factory Toyota set up, aftermarket may be different)

 

[CavTrooper]

Bought those boots. What a pain, between clamps not being long enough and having to salvage part of the old boot for the install per the intructions. I hope it holds for awhile. Not what I was expecting from my purchase.