Tacoma Lift Question - CV Boots
Recently discovered i have TWO torn CV boots. Front, inside L and R. 2017 Tacoma TRD OffRoad 4x4
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Previous owner lifted the truck. Total Chaos full travel with toytec shocks. From what I can tell, they did not add the 1" spacer to drop the differential and lower shaft angle. I'm worried that if i replace boots, I'll be in the same position in a few months. I plan on installing the diff drop and obviously replacing the boots as well.
Will the diff drop help? I've read many posts on forums saying "not necessary" but seems like it could only help by lessening the severity of the shaft angle.
Also, what boots are y'all replacing with? Was thinking of going with these. But I've also seen people mention these high angle boots but many say they aren't needed either.
Another "trick" i kept reading is the "boot slip" method. Unclamp one end of the OEM boot, slide it down the shaft 1/2" or so, and reclamp. Effectively spreading the baffles of the boot to prevent rubbing/tearing.
I'm new to the world of vehicle suspension and while i'm not very experienced, I DO have access to a lift and tools so help a brotha out... What steps should i take? Will diff drop and OEM boots remedy the situation? Should i try the boot stretch method as well? OR should i do the drop WITH high angle boots? Or is the high angle boot sufficient without the drop?
What mods have y'all made to your lifted trucks to avoid this issue? Tacomas specifically, if possible, but would like to hear from the others. Seems many are simply stretching the OEM boot a bit and having good luck.
I never even realized this would be an issue. Duh. Look forward to any insight!
TIA, Tim.
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Previous owner lifted the truck. Total Chaos full travel with toytec shocks. From what I can tell, they did not add the 1" spacer to drop the differential and lower shaft angle. I'm worried that if i replace boots, I'll be in the same position in a few months. I plan on installing the diff drop and obviously replacing the boots as well.
Will the diff drop help? I've read many posts on forums saying "not necessary" but seems like it could only help by lessening the severity of the shaft angle.
Also, what boots are y'all replacing with? Was thinking of going with these. But I've also seen people mention these high angle boots but many say they aren't needed either.
Another "trick" i kept reading is the "boot slip" method. Unclamp one end of the OEM boot, slide it down the shaft 1/2" or so, and reclamp. Effectively spreading the baffles of the boot to prevent rubbing/tearing.
I'm new to the world of vehicle suspension and while i'm not very experienced, I DO have access to a lift and tools so help a brotha out... What steps should i take? Will diff drop and OEM boots remedy the situation? Should i try the boot stretch method as well? OR should i do the drop WITH high angle boots? Or is the high angle boot sufficient without the drop?
What mods have y'all made to your lifted trucks to avoid this issue? Tacomas specifically, if possible, but would like to hear from the others. Seems many are simply stretching the OEM boot a bit and having good luck.
I never even realized this would be an issue. Duh. Look forward to any insight!
TIA, Tim.
a bit small for me.
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