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CV boots or new half shaft?

jwrezz

Elite Snow Shoveler
Elite Explorer
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1996 XLT
Has any one done a CV boot job on the IFS explorers? Is it worth getting a rebuilt 1/2 shaft and just putting that in, or should I just get 2 new boots? I was told by my Ford service guy that the inside joint come apart so that both boots can be slipped on and off, but either way both boots have to be replaced, and the axle has to come out all the way. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanx much,
 






If there is any amount of dirt that has accumulated in the grease of the joint with the broken boot or if it is making any noise under load (clicking when accelerating in a turn) I would replace the shaft.
 






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