Got stuck in some sugar sand today and after getting out I find what looks like part of a plastic boot, after getting home I discover where it's from. I will try and upload a few photots to show the location on the front shaft. Would like to know if this will result in future problems and what I should do to fix it or prevent it in the future.

Thanks

 

nothing can be really done sadly...
you can keep that becase thats not the cv boot but you will have to replace you shaft eventually

 

It's a problem just waiting to happen to lifted JKs (2.5-3"+) with stock shafts. The boot rips due to inteference while flexing the suspension. The lubricant fly's out and eventually the DS can fail. At best you could trim the interference parts in some cases, take the shaft down and apart and replace the boot.

The best solution is to replace the DS with an aftermaket unit with smaller diameter.

 

Thanks for the info I will be checking those other boots in the AM. Most likely will be looking at getting one of those TW drive shafts before too long.

 

If you really want to cover it, you can use a spare shock boot.
Just slip your driveshaft apart (after marking it to replace it the same way) and slide the boot over the fat end and then slip it back together with the ends sealed with some black silicone adhesive. It will hold together for a long time (until you hit it on something).
I'm cheap, so I did this to my front shaft and it lasted until I bought a custom shaft.