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wet C/V boot

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by lennys, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. Sep 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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    lennys

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    After changing my UCA I have a C/V boot that is wet like gear oil.
     
  2. Sep 27, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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    Which boot? Any tears in either boot? Can you trace any oil up your half shaft to your diff? Pics?
     
  3. Sep 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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    Pass side No tears its all post like its bleeding threw Ill go take a pic
     
  4. Sep 27, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    I found my problem,looks like the boot wore a grove against it self
     
  5. Sep 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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    make sure it doesnt look like this
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  6. Sep 27, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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  7. Sep 29, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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    Changed both sides yesterday,I killed both side dust covers getting them out,I tryed being nice then I was on.Not to bad of a job once you do one side and see how it all works.
     
  8. Sep 29, 2011 at 8:15 AM
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    Lol I've been there. One side you're cussing the entire time :mad: then the next you're surprised at how easy it is.:cool:
     
  9. Sep 29, 2011 at 10:15 AM
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    From to much lift. Check out the Boot slide mod.
     
  10. Sep 29, 2011 at 5:11 PM
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    Thanks allready cked it out and did it,this forum has some great HOW DOES greywire mode/deck lead mod/slide boot mod are all on my truck.:DI put the OME shocks and coils back on,cant take the beating on the frwy,
     
  11. Sep 29, 2011 at 9:49 PM
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    lol seriously? lol hows about you send those coilovers and UCAs over here :D
     

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