Well here is my problem sorry if its a little long. I am currently running a 2.5" auto spring level kit and 33x12.5x18 Toyo M/T's. I have had the level kit for about 35k and the Toyo's for 25k.

About 5 months ago I had a tear in my passenger c/v boot. Went to the dealer first and they said the spacer was the problem. They said the whole c/v axle and boots needed to be replaced and wanted $800 dollars to fix. Needless to say I gave them the finger and went to my local guy. Replaced the boot for $200 dollars thought the problem was fixed.

Well I was in an accident about 2 months ago, got my truck fixed at the body shop, and it was returned. I noticed some noise so I took it back and they noticed the c/v boot was torn again (the noise was not related to this). They thought it was from the tow to the body shop so it was fixed for free with a whole new axle and boots. This was 2 weeks ago.

So I check it today and what do I see? More grease slinging everywhere.

So what are my options? I want the AS off now but will my tires rub? Are there any options for my truck to sit level with good c/v angles besides spending a ton on a lift?

Any and all help is appreciated. I just want this fixed NOW! It is driving me nuts and costing me time and money. Sorry for dragging on just thought you should know the whole story. Thanks in advance.

 

I been running the hellbent 3in level on my truck for 1 1/2 years now with no tear. I see a few of these a year with kits and torn boots. I know hell bent has a offset on theres. what happens is under full suspension drop the angle is to much causing the boot to contact the lower control arm. Not sure if the as has this offset on theres.

 

yeah their are many people that run them without tearing boots. i saw somewhere to make sure you grease up the boots regularly to keep them flexible and from tearing

 

Jack your truck up so the front wheels are off the ground and see if you can tell if it is rubbing the lower control arm. I have a 2.5 AS and it is offset.

 

How/where do you grease them?

 

Ill have to check this out and see if it is rubbing.

I've heard the greasing the boots idea as well. What I don't get is that this new axle and boots have only 120 miles on it! I know its not from age or dry rot. I wouldn't even think that it would be able to rub a hole in it in so few miles just around town.

 

Had the same probs with my 06 tundra. If the CV's were damaged during the accident, they were likely replaced with aftermarket or rebuilt CV's and boots. The boots may be different than OEM. I think this is what caused them to wear thin and tear on my old toyo. The dealership and a second local auto repair center could not tell me what the probs were, so I traded the truck for my current f150.

Good luck fixing yours

 

well thanks for the replies. Any input on other options and if the tires are going to rub? I am thinking about a 4 in lift now just don't really have the cash.