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    Quote Originally Posted by heavy d View Post
    I just read this..now my question is..I have the whole cv axle..even with the 20in shaft that goes into the differential..is i even necessary to replace the whole thing? I just have a torn outer boot?
    Many members have replaced just the boots and not changed out axles, half shafts, jack shafts (pick whatever term works for you ... ... we tend to use the terms interchangeably). I've attached the file for replacing just the boots. BTW, I ended up just using zip ties instead of the metal bands with very good luck.

    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    BTW..IF for any reason you need new boots I recommend:-

    Dormand..outer...#614-001

    Dormand. inner...#614-002




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    Oooo, Iccckk!!!

    Dorman didn't last any better for me than MechaTech. I ended up just using AutoZone that looked much like OEM & they lasted & were cheaper.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post

    Oooo, Iccckk!!!

    Dorman didn't last any better for me than MechaTech. I ended up just using AutoZone that looked much like OEM & they lasted & were cheaper.
    ..my experience with Dorman has been VERY good.

    Changed one soon after lifting tore the OEM boot ( pretty norm!).

    And changed one since that got 'attacked' by a rock.

    I guess your Iccckkk...for me does the trick

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    ..my experience with Dorman has been VERY good.
    I'm speaking from a statistical sample of one ... & I was less than pleased.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    I'm speaking from a statistical sample of one ... & I was less than pleased.
    Did you use the black ones or the grey ones?

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    Grey (thought that was the only Dormans available)

    Of course the black MechaTechs didn't last any better for me.

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    Okee Dokiee.. !

    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Grey (thought that was the only Dormans available)

    IIRC the Dormands changed about 4 ish years ago from Black to the more
    pliable/stronger grey.

    Anyhoooo! I'm good with them

    Jo

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    Anyhoooo! I'm good with them :thumbup
    Good to hear WJ

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