4x4 CV Joints
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4x4 CV Joints
I have had to replace all 4 of my CV joint boots recently, I wondered if anyone else has had this problem.
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'97 F150 XLT,4x4,SC,ORP,Black w/Graphite,5.4L w/PS FQR on order,Auto,3.55LS,Flowmaster,Superchip,K&N,Tinted Windows,Soft Tonneau,Lund Screen Front,Clarion DRX6575z,Prestige APS-600
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'97 F150 XLT,4x4,SC,ORP,Black w/Graphite,5.4L w/PS FQR on order,Auto,3.55LS,Flowmaster,Superchip,K&N,Tinted Windows,Soft Tonneau,Lund Screen Front,Clarion DRX6575z,Prestige APS-600
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From: MO, USA
No mine have held up pretty good so far. Did you replace them yourselve? How much did it costs?
You know everytime I rotate my tires I put some Armor All on the boots. Don't know if it helps but it can't hurt.
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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR 8/99) running Mobil 1
Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter, Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd and rigged the fog lights too.
You know everytime I rotate my tires I put some Armor All on the boots. Don't know if it helps but it can't hurt.
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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR 8/99) running Mobil 1
Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter, Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd and rigged the fog lights too.
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From: Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Are your torsion bars turned up?
That will cause premature failure of the boots!
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That will cause premature failure of the boots!
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Jacked '97 Expedition XLT 4x4,5.4L,4" Trailmaster lift, 315-75-16's on 16x8 ASA rims, K&N filter, Smittybuilt sure steps, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X811 CD w/ 10 Disc Changer, Zapco amps, KEF seperates, Boston Acoustics Pro-10" sub and lots of future plans...will work for truck parts!
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No, everything is as stock.
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'97 F150 XLT,4x4,SC,ORP,Black w/Graphite,5.4L w/Piston Slap,FQR on order,Auto,3.55LS,Flowmaster,Superchip,K&N,Tinted Windows,Soft Tonneau,Lund Screen Front,Clarion DRX6575z,Prestige APS-600
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'97 F150 XLT,4x4,SC,ORP,Black w/Graphite,5.4L w/Piston Slap,FQR on order,Auto,3.55LS,Flowmaster,Superchip,K&N,Tinted Windows,Soft Tonneau,Lund Screen Front,Clarion DRX6575z,Prestige APS-600
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From: Clemson SC US of A
kkirt,
I do the same thing! I don't know if it helps but in all the front wheel drives I have owned I have never had to replace a C V joint. And once while doing this I discovered a blob of grease that indicated a small split that allowed me to get it replaced in time to avoid a failed joint. If I hadden't been under there doing this I would never have known. I highly recommend a regular cleaning and replenishing (Armorall) of the boots for prevention or dry rot. I think it helps.
I do the same thing! I don't know if it helps but in all the front wheel drives I have owned I have never had to replace a C V joint. And once while doing this I discovered a blob of grease that indicated a small split that allowed me to get it replaced in time to avoid a failed joint. If I hadden't been under there doing this I would never have known. I highly recommend a regular cleaning and replenishing (Armorall) of the boots for prevention or dry rot. I think it helps.