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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Hi all. I went to hollister on 7/22/ and we had a great time but in the process I tore the boot on the front drive shaft so that being said I need to try to figure out what I need to get I tried to do a search but I cannot find anything.I have an 08 jku x with 3.5 lift. Who makes a good one and is there anything else I need to purchase.Thanks jeff
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Which boot, the long accordion one over the spine shaft or the little one up top over the cv joint? If its the cv you need a new shaft and soon. If its the spline, don't worry about it.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Its the big one

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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O yeah well I keep hitting the transmission though thanks
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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I tore mine and it was fine for a while. But eventually things will get in the splines and it locked up. I could not extend of collapse it. Which could have damaged my front axle and transfer case. I replaced mine with a coast 1310.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Keep it greased. Most spline aftermarket shafts don't come with a boot.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Thanks to all if i decide to get a new ds is there anything else i need to purchase like a input shaft or something.
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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JE Real or Coast. Tom Woods shaft also, but U joints aren't as good, and would need replacing.
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