Yeah, i was trying to be a cool guy and busted my cv boot.
Here are my questions

1.Is a new cv boot hard to put on?
2.Where is the best place to buy one?
3.I have a 6" suspension lift, is there anything else I should check out, I hit a pretty nasty rut.
4.Everything feels fine, should I still get the alignment checked?
5. If I take it somewhere should I take it to my mechanic(cheap) or the 4wd shop (expensive)

Thanks

 

Installing a new CV boot is not very hard, basic knowledge of the front end is a must to perform the disassembly. Some tools that most people don't have are needed, like external snap-ring pliers (the type that spreads), CV clamp pliers, and a brass hammer (to avoid damage to the tulip). As far as where to purchase one is up to you. NAPA has quality CV boots, made by percision.
It would not hurt to have the front end inspected, I would reccomend a shop that deals with modified suspension alignments. Some shops will not touch a lifted or lowered vehicle. Where I work, we do it all. Lifted, lowered, air bag, race car, whatever. A GOOD alignment guy will know what he is looking at. So to answer your last question, take it to someone you can trust .

 

when i broke my cv boot i got a remanufactured axle from fisher auto parts because it is much cheaper than buying the boot from ford if u trade in your axle the new one is only about $80