Driveshaft boot
05-09-2012, 01:57 PM
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Driveshaft boot
Good afternoon all. I have torn part of the boot that covers the front part of my driveshaft. It is the part where the driveshaft slides back and forth as the jeep twists. What I would like to know, is this a critical repair or can it wait until I get back to my shop and tools? I am in Moab now running the trails but I don’t want to cause ant greater damage to the driveshaft. I have a 2008 Rubicon 4 door.
05-09-2012, 02:50 PM
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It should be just fine. I ran mine with a torn boot for almost 6 months before my driveshaft finally broke. I don't see any reason it wouldn't hold up until your home.
05-10-2012, 06:08 AM
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Had my front driveshaft replaced recently (warranty, torn grease seal). 2 months later the front ring clip on the boot comes loose and tears part of the boot in the process. Dealer WOULD NOT replace the shaft. I took the boot off. Think about it, conventional driveshafts don't have boots. I've seen no evidence of grease being jettisoned (it's a slip joint; not much there). If this one craps I'll upgrade, but for now it's working fine.
05-10-2012, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by M4M
Had my front driveshaft replaced recently (warranty, torn grease seal). 2 months later the front ring clip on the boot comes loose and tears part of the boot in the process. Dealer WOULD NOT replace the shaft. I took the boot off. Think about it, conventional driveshafts don't have boots. I've seen no evidence of grease being jettisoned (it's a slip joint; not much there). If this one craps I'll upgrade, but for now it's working fine.
12-25-2012, 09:30 AM
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Doing a search today to get info on this repair. Changing oil last weekend and noticed grease flung in a pattern under the JK which quickly led me to the boot/seal at the rear of the front drive shaft. 50k miles and just returned from Hot Springs, AR where we did some minor off roading. Couldn't guess when it bagan to come apart. Another add to the list of things to do.
12-25-2012, 12:54 PM
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Just remove the whole boot and clamps otherwise you will get vibrations and you will be good in the drive shaft I noticed you have an 08 did you get the unlimited power train warranty. Chrysler ordered me a new drive shaft i have a 111,k when they ordered it.have fun.