Guess what i found :(

so as i was trying to extend my breather tubes today i found this...

http://img861.imageshack.us/i/img20110416123541.jpg/
http://img718.imageshack.us/i/img20110416123557.jpg/

the boot on the front driveshaft, up against the transfer case, has a nice tear in it... I have dont a little bit of research so far and it looks like I either have to replace the whole shaft, or try and rebuild the CV joint.
anyone else have any experience with this situation, I would rather not drop 3-500 dollars on a new shaft if i can help it. are the CV rebuilds worth it?

right now there is no noticeable noise from it, do i just ride it out until it gets worse/ or breaks/ or is this a semi-immediate attention type of thing.

:shrug: maybe fill it with grease best i can and wrap it with electrical tape :hmm:

it cost me about $75 in parts and the same in labor i beleive to do the cv replacement.. easy peasy.

anything special required to do the cv replacement? i think i found a kit at O'rileys thats like 170...

If that was my KJ, I would replace it A.S.A.P.
The CV and grease is most likely contaminated
with water and road debris (grit) and can go
bad real fast.

Used http://www.driveshaftparts.com/cv-joints-shafts/jeep-front-driveshaft-cv-joint/prod_430.html

Did it myself on gravel drive,no prob.

http://www.driveshaftparts.com/cv-joints-shafts/jeep-front-driveshaft-cv-joint/prod_430.html

save yourself some money bud..

yes its totally doable yourself.. tis a c clip that retains the cv to the shaft.
i had to pay to have mine done cuz i couldnt get the axle free of the jeep.

thanks! 70 dollar fix, much better than ~400 or 170 nana.gif
now i just wish i would have seen this a couple days ago before i spent the 60 dollars for a new rear wiper motor. oh well.

Thanks for posting the pics Khalil, it's nice to see stuff like that and what to look for. Gonna check mine when I get a chance, just for fun.
Ryan, congrats on 6000 posts!arty36:

RenegadeK said:

thanks! 70 dollar fix, much better than ~400 or 170 nana.gif
now i just wish i would have seen this a couple days ago before i spent the 60 dollars for a new rear wiper motor. oh well.

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Other than normal everyday tools, you'll need a pair of snap-ring pliers and a boot clamp crimp tool. Not too difficult.

Here ya go
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47161

well again, thanks for posting your issue. Crawled under mine today and found the same thing but in worse shape. Another thing on my TO-DO list if the weather can dry up a bit.

just replaced mine today, next up is passenger side cv and intermediate shaft...

Pretty cool. Although I think the bolts on mine are probably rusted beyond recognition, I should do a visual inspection down there one day.

twack said:

Here ya go
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47161

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Meant to say something to you before now, Twack. Great How-To and write-up. Got under the Libby and did an inspection this winter and all looked good - but my son's girlfriend's Jeep not so much. But I know how to take care of it now! arty52:

Great group of folks here!

Bob