Front Driveshaft Boot

[jeepdaddy65]

I noticed the the front driveshaft boot on my 05 Renegade is torn/ cracked where it goes into the transfer case. Is this caused by the heat from the exhaust. Can I replace just the boot, it doesn't look like there was grease in there like a CV joint, just wondering what would happen if I let it go without repair. Thanks

 

[JeepJeepster]

The cv joint will soon start making a noise and sooner or later it will fail.

The extra heat could help cause this failure. Could also just be a crappy boot/design.

 

[tjkj2002]

You can not just replace the boot,the whole driveshaft needs to be replaced.New ones are about $390,you can get a used one for about a $100,but who knows how long the used one will last or if it's any good to begin with.

 

[LibertyOrDeath]

You can not just replace the boot,the whole driveshaft needs to be replaced.

That's total horse sheet. Can anything be done to prevent premature boot wear?

 

[tjkj2002]

That's total horse sheet. Can anything be done to prevent premature boot wear?

keep it clean,that means wash your KJ right after playing in the mud and yes spend as much time on the underside as the top side.

 

[LibertyOrDeath]

Ahh, crap. I gotta go wash my CV boots tomorrow. Either that or drive it in a few puddles.

 

[tjkj2002]

Ahh, crap. I gotta go wash my CV boots tomorrow. Either that or drive it in a few puddles.

Fine sand/dirt from muddy water will cause more damage faster since it acts like sandpaper when dried,also plays hell with seals(pinion and t-case seals).

The car wash is the first stop(after airing up and gasing up) after a trail,I average $20 at those self serve car washes(about 25-30min) and half of that time is washing the underside and engine bay.

 

[JeepJeepster]

Now everyone will understand why I hand wash the under side of my Jeep.

I still have a bad front pinion seal though.

Next oil change Im going to start spraying the front driveshaft boot with grease. I usually spray all the bushings and the sway bar bushings but Ill have to start spraying those too.

 

[LibertyOrDeath]

Fine sand/dirt from muddy water will cause more damage faster since it acts like sandpaper when dried,also plays hell with seals(pinion and t-case seals).

The car wash is the first stop(after airing up and gasing up) after a trail,I average $20 at those self serve car washes(about 25-30min) and half of that time is washing the underside and engine bay.

I better grab my creeper and some rain gear then.

 

[jeepdaddy65]

Since the front driveshaft joints are good and not making any noise I was wondering if I could maybe find a universal boot to clamp over the front drive shaft where it comes out of the transfer case, and fill with grease, this might buy me some time as I think the price is very high for the front driveshaft, and I don't have the $$$ right now. If it came down to it, could I remove the front driveshaft and drive it like that, what do you guys think. Thanks