Impossible To Replace Front Driveshaft Boot?

[ExplorerDMB]

I am planning on designing my front driveshaft to use a driveshaft with a u-joint on both ends instead of a u-joint and a cv-joint (bowl) style on the other end - and the front driveshaft I have is from a '95 Explorer. It has a double-cardan yoke and a single yoke at the t-case. Now, the slip joint in the middle is sealed (no grease fitting) and the boot is dry rotted -- can you replace just the boot? Any help would be nice.

-Drew


ps - if you have a old driveshaft that has a slip joint boot that you do not want - please PM me as I will pay you for the boot. Also, I will need measurments: length and size of holes (I believe they should be different at each end of the boot). Thank you.

 

[Doug]

Cut the boot off and then just get a new boot for it. Though if you want to change the output on the t-case to a normal u-joint setup you're going to either have to rip apart the t-case and change the output shaft or get a BW1354. Getting a 1354 would be alot easier and it's a stronger t-case.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

no, the driveshaft is completely apart (even at the slip joint - basically in two pieces rite now) - and I have an adapter for the t-case I do have....but I just need a new boot...that's all.

-Drew

 

[JDraper]

Boots are available. Advance Auto Parts (PA Chain) has application specific and universal boots.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Alright, good deal - thank you very much.

-Drew

 

[ShadeTree]

There's a snap ring inside the joint you have to remove to get it apart and the new boot on. It takes a little contortion to hook the snap-ring plier tips and get the ring out and it's hard to see what you're doing. Best if you have a lift, but I've done it just with stands. Getting the snap-ring out is key to the whole business.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Shadetree - what are you talking about? The driveshaft is out and apart --- I took it apart.

-Drew

 

[unclemeat]

I used a shock boot on mine.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Hmm -- I will have to look into the shock boot theory - but the ones I have are too long.

-Drew

 

[agallant]

1354 would be alot easier and it's a stronger t-case.

Where do you get it? Is it easy as bolt on?

 

[Rhett]

What kind of hose clamps do you all use on the driveshaft boots?
The OEM boot doesn't have much "end" for normal-width aircraft-style screw clamps...

 

[ExplorerDMB]

I'm posititive a size 36 hose clamp will fit without a problem. You can get them at any auto parts store. Used usually for, well hoses, but usually radiators.

-Drew