Tore driveshaft boot

toxicwaste29

New member

• Aug 1, 2015

• #1

Hello all. I knew I was on borrowed time and I tore my driveshaft boot on the trail. I'm still riding today. Is it something I can ride on today and just undo the driveshaft for my 6 hr drive back home or do I have to undo it and ride trails in 2wd

 

ttfhell

New member

• Aug 1, 2015

• #2

Run it till it goes. Could last for a awhile.

 

MTG

Caught the Bug

• Aug 1, 2015

• #3

My rear DS booth as been torn for months now.

 

jeeeep

Hooked

• Aug 1, 2015

• #4

I ran mine for about 3 years before it finally went, including 2 trips to Moab, the heat kept the grease soft.

It finally failedon and ice day once the grease hardened lol

just listen for the noise once all the grease is gone and then remove it, you don't want it to break loose.

 

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07JKSahara

New member

• Aug 1, 2015

• #5

My front has been torn for a year or so. What's the tell tale sign when it's done? I keep listening but not sure what I listening for.

 

wayoflife

Administrator

Staff member

• Aug 1, 2015

• #6

07JKSahara said:

My front has been torn for a year or so. What's the tell tale sign when it's done? I keep listening but not sure what I listening for.

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You most likely won't hear anything but what will happen is that the shaft will start to seize and that will cause a greater amount of pressure on the bearings in the rzeppa joint and that will cause them to fail. I have seen this happen.

 

jango

Member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #7

If this is for the rear shaft: Boot replacement from Mopar is only 40$ if i remember right. New boot, two clamps, and a little grease. Just drop an end of the shaft and replace it. When you do replace it I believe Eddie made a right up on how to relocate your Evap Skid (which is what caused my boot rip twice until I finally did the mod) and you just move the skid over an inch or two and my boot has never ripped since.

 

chipper

Member

• Aug 2, 2015

• #8

Good as new !!! And also relocate the skid plate so it doesn't happen again.

 

toxicwaste29

New member

• Aug 3, 2015

• #9

Sorry all. It is my front shaft that has the torn boot. Slight tear not a complete rip so I should be good for a little while. I did try taking it off for my 6 hr trek back home and I could not get the rear part off even with a bfh

 

TheStick

Member

• Aug 3, 2015

• #10

chipper said:

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Good as new !!! And also relocate the skid plate so it doesn't happen again.

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I have to do this. Thanks :thumb;

 

vjusmc

New member

• Sep 9, 2015

• #11

chipper said:

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Good as new !!! And also relocate the skid plate so it doesn't happen again.

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How did you relocate your skid ? Do you happen to have the part number for the Mopar replacement boot ?

 

olram30

Not That Kind of Engineer

• Sep 9, 2015

• #12

vjusmc said:

How did you relocate your skid ? Do you happen to have the part number for the Mopar replacement boot ?

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Here's how I did mine.

 

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chipper

Member

• Sep 9, 2015

• #13

vjusmc said:

How did you relocate your skid ? Do you happen to have the part number for the Mopar replacement boot ?

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I did the same as olram30. Don't have the part # with me, I'm outta town with work. But I just went to the dealer told them what I needed. They did have to order it in.

 

KICKROX

Member

• Sep 9, 2015

• #14

Tore mine off on the Rubicon in August.. guess I'll have to do the same.

 

Mike Chapman

New member

• Sep 9, 2015

• #15

I fixed mine like this...

My boot was torn a good year ago on the Rubicon. Plus, Since I was sold on the RE 3.5" Lift from my ...Good Buddies.., at 4wheelparts (Which has been a good lift BTW) I ground a 1/4" Groove all the way around the front shaft where it rubbed on my skid...

I called the good folks at Northridge and they sold me a set of Adams Drive shafts for a Steal!



Ignore the bar in the back ground.. I don't really do my upgrades ..in... the.. Okay, Yes I do..

 

vjusmc

New member

• Sep 10, 2015

• #16

chipper said:

I did the same as olram30. Don't have the part # with me, I'm outta town with work. But I just went to the dealer told them what I needed. They did have to order it in.

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Sounds good. I will get that done this weekend. Thanks

 

vjusmc

New member

• Sep 10, 2015

• #17

I think I'll fix the torn boot and relocate the Skid until I really need a new shaft. I'm going to save the money and do other upgrades. Eventually I will replace.

 

chipper

Member

• Sep 17, 2015

• #18

vjusmc said:

How did you relocate your skid ? Do you happen to have the part number for the Mopar replacement boot ?

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Just got back home. The part number on the rear drive shaft dust boot is
Mopar 68222873-AA
It was $58.35 at the dealership. Easy install, may not be necessary but worth the peace of mind till I can afford to get a new driveshaft.

 

vjusmc

New member

• Sep 17, 2015

• #19

I just ordered it online. The dealer didn't have it in stock. I paid 51.00 dollars shipped. Thank you.

 

vjusmc

New member

• Oct 1, 2015

• #20

For those of you who have replaced the boot. Do you guys know what the torque specs are for the driveshaft bolts. How are the clamps tightened ?