I replaced the (2) u-joints in my constant velocity joint at the rear of my front drive shaft and discovered the "dust boot" over the rear end (that is, the end closest to the t-case) of the dumb-center (or ball & socket) sub assembly should be replaced. The difficulty is my ball & socket is fine. Just the dust cover needs to be replaced. It appears you cannot get the dust boot alone from either the dealer or aftermarket parts stores.
No aftermarket kits (~$55) feature this dust cover and the dealer kit (~$126) may have this dust boot but it's difficult to tell from their microfiche.
All of the repair shops I spoke w/stated they never replace this dust boot when replacing the dumb-center and claimed only large ampounts of off-raod use would require protecting the dumb-center
What have you used to replace this dust boot with?
Has anyone here dealt w/a driveshaft building or repair facility that has identified a suitable replacement for the original part?
I cannot be alone in this! I refuse to believe it!
Thanks,
Rick
No aftermarket kits (~$55) feature this dust cover and the dealer kit (~$126) may have this dust boot but it's difficult to tell from their microfiche.
All of the repair shops I spoke w/stated they never replace this dust boot when replacing the dumb-center and claimed only large ampounts of off-raod use would require protecting the dumb-center
What have you used to replace this dust boot with?
Has anyone here dealt w/a driveshaft building or repair facility that has identified a suitable replacement for the original part?
I cannot be alone in this! I refuse to believe it!
Thanks,
Rick
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