CV Joint Boot Replacement?

[mattjones]

I’ve got a 2008 Tahoe LT 4WD and the rubber boot on my passenger side CV joint is torn. The mechanic at my last oil change suggested I have it replaced. I forget what he quoted me but it was high enough for me to think “fug that, I’m not paying that much to replace a piece of rubber.”

From watching videos on YouTube it looks like getting the axle off will be a pain in the ass, even though it’s straight forward enough. I’ve changed the brake pads myself before so I’ve got some experience taking the wheel off.

My question just boils down to: how should I go about fixing this? Take the axle off and just clean/grease and install a new boot? Or should I just spend the 60 bucks and buy a whole new axle to throw on there?

I’ve also seen some quick replacement kits that don’t require the removal of the CV, but I don’t really see how that’s much better than having a boot with a tear in it. This one has bad reviews but it’s an example of what I’m talking about:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...81oGyo0LQUpn601KFnMaApQNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

TYF, WHAT DO?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I’ve got a 2008 Tahoe LT 4WD and the rubber boot on my passenger side CV joint is torn. The mechanic at my last oil change suggested I have it replaced. I forget what he quoted me but it was high enough for me to think “fug that, I’m not paying that much to replace a piece of rubber.”

From watching videos on YouTube it looks like getting the axle off will be a pain in the ass, even though it’s straight forward enough. I’ve changed the brake pads myself before so I’ve got some experience taking the wheel off.

My question just boils down to: how should I go about fixing this? Take the axle off and just clean/grease and install a new boot? Or should I just spend the 60 bucks and buy a whole new axle to throw on there?

I’ve also seen some quick replacement kits that don’t require the removal of the CV, but I don’t really see how that’s much better than having a boot with a tear in it. This one has bad reviews but it’s an example of what I’m talking about:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...81oGyo0LQUpn601KFnMaApQNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

TYF, WHAT DO?

I'd just replace the entire axle. Less aggravating and hassle in the long run imo.

 

[mattjones]

I'd just replace the entire axle. Less aggravating and hassle in the long run imo.

Am I fine to just replace the one axle or is it one of those things where I should do both sides at the same time?

Also FWIW I got a few pics of the boot:

 

[Tonyrodz]

Am I fine to just replace the one axle or is it one of those things where I should do both sides at the same time?

Also FWIW I got a few pics of the boot:

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Unless your other one is torn, just the one is fine.