Driveshaft boot

Finn Sizzle

Finn Sizzle

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I ripped my rear driveshaft boot on the trail when a rock careened off my evap skid plate. I was able to duct tape it back together while on the trail to keep the dirt and debris out and then cut it out for the highway drive home (so it did not flap around and cause other damage).

When I go to replace it with a new boot, do I need to do some cleanup or greasing of the driveshaft before I replace the boot?

If there are write ups or details on OEM JK driveshaft maintenance, that would be great.

Thanks folks


1995 Jeep Wrangler SE 4.0 MT
2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary
TK5337
 
MTG

MTG

Caught the Bug
I assume you are talking about the factory DS. A repair kit is not something you can buy from the dealer, or at least you didn't used to be able to. However, I believe there is a company that now sells a new boot. That said, it might be cheaper and easier to just find someone selling a take off DS. Good luck!
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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Staff member
I believe Crown now sells a kit that will allow you to replace the slip boot. I would definitely take the shaft apart and clean it thoroughly and re-grease it during the repair process.
 
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ScubaSteve

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Finn Sizzle said:
I ripped my rear driveshaft boot on the trail when a rock careened off my evap skid plate. I was able to duct tape it back together while on the trail to keep the dirt and debris out and then cut it out for the highway drive home (so it did not flap around and cause other damage).

When I go to replace it with a new boot, do I need to do some cleanup or greasing of the driveshaft before I replace the boot?

If there are write ups or details on OEM JK driveshaft maintenance, that would be great.

Thanks folks


1995 Jeep Wrangler SE 4.0 MT
2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary
TK5337
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If you have a 4 door I have a stock driveshaft sitting in downtown San Diego that I would let go for cheap.
 
OverlanderJK

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass
Finn Sizzle said:
I ripped my rear driveshaft boot on the trail when a rock careened off my evap skid plate. I was able to duct tape it back together while on the trail to keep the dirt and debris out and then cut it out for the highway drive home (so it did not flap around and cause other damage).

When I go to replace it with a new boot, do I need to do some cleanup or greasing of the driveshaft before I replace the boot?

If there are write ups or details on OEM JK driveshaft maintenance, that would be great.

Thanks folks


1995 Jeep Wrangler SE 4.0 MT
2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary
TK5337
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ScubaSteve said:
If you have a 4 door I have a stock driveshaft sitting in downtown San Diego that I would let go for cheap.
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Buy that as a spare. There is no point in replacing the boot as it will probably tear again.
 
Finn Sizzle

Finn Sizzle

New member
Thanks for all of the feedback guys, appreciate it.

Yes, it is the factory DS. I did speak to my local Jeep dealer/parts department. According to them, the part number is 68222873AA and they have a cost of $58 retail, $46 wholesale. Looking online there are a few places in the low $30, so online it will be. I may get a couple as spares until I go the route of replacing my DS altogether.

You guys mention a kit? What would the kit consist of? I was thinking it was just the boot itself I need to replace. Are there other components, perhaps internal, that I lost when I tore the boot? I was thinking that I would just disconnect the DS from the rear axle and clean it out and put the new boot on. Am I missing something and it would not be as simple as that? Is there a specific grease I should reapply to that area of the shaft?

Appreciate the info guys, thanks!


1995 Jeep Wrangler SE 4.0 MT
2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary
TK5337
 
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thadeus618

New member
Right Part

Finn Sizzle said:
Thanks for all of the feedback guys, appreciate it.

Yes, it is the factory DS. I did speak to my local Jeep dealer/parts department. According to them, the part number is 68222873AA and they have a cost of $58 retail, $46 wholesale. Looking online there are a few places in the low $30, so online it will be. I may get a couple as spares until I go the route of replacing my DS altogether.

You guys mention a kit? What would the kit consist of? I was thinking it was just the boot itself I need to replace. Are there other components, perhaps internal, that I lost when I tore the boot? I was thinking that I would just disconnect the DS from the rear axle and clean it out and put the new boot on. Am I missing something and it would not be as simple as that? Is there a specific grease I should reapply to that area of the shaft?

Appreciate the info guys, thanks!


1995 Jeep Wrangler SE 4.0 MT
2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary
TK5337
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I just received the part you mentioned and it appears to be the exact one I needed. I haven't installed it yet but it looks just right. The package came with 2 packets of lube, 2 stock clamps, the boot, and 2 bushings I have no idea what they do yet. I attached a picture of them to see if anyone knows what they do. I payed $34.38 plus $15 for shipping.
 

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wayoflife

wayoflife

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These are transfer case shifter cable bushings. They are the pieces that normally break and prevent you from shifting in and out of 4WD.
 
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