Front Drive Shaft Update

[jvkintheusa]

I notice the Ranger has an external boot.

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Would this be more durable

The main issue is the boot splitting due to the drive shaft angle. Not sure if it boot like the Ranger would solve the issue and hold up to the angles.

 

[Rok_Dr]

I am not sure exactly when or where, I have some fortunate friends who have access to some very remote places that are not open to most.

Ah yes In my younger years I would have visited a number of them when I was flying around the Kimberly in a helicopter doing diamond exploration. My trip next year certainly won’t be getting off the beaten track.

Cheers
Steve

 

[Zimm]

Hm. Make an adapter for the ford cv

 

[parb]

Has anyone tried to use an aftermarket high angle boot?
Seems like a plausible solution?
Especially if you already have a rzeppa installed

From my Internet sleuthing:
The ORS-HB201 (Off-Road Solutions) is a "stretchy" silicone boot. Because it is silicone, it has a wide "tolerance" for flange sizes. It is documented to fit flanges from 3.5" up to 5", which covers the Grenadier's housing.
The RCV VL21-10 includes its own mounting flange. You remove the factory boot/flange and bolt the RCV flange directly to your transfer case or differential output, which shares the standard 6-bolt pattern.

 

[ORSO]

I don't think it's a good idea to install an additional boot over the original CV joint because you won't be able to see when the original boot fails, and inevitably, centrifugal force will squeeze all the grease out, shooting it into the additional boot. This will quickly cause it to fail due to lack of lubrication. But maybe I'm wrong.

 

[parb]

I'm thinking as a replacement, or an improvement when/if I install the rzeppa joint