Front Drive Shaft Update

[Dokatd]

Does this step down and taper happen on the replacement Jeep CV joint boots also when they fail? Or is it the shape of the new boot when it's made?

It happens on both stock Grenadier and The Terra Joint.

 

[Dokatd]

Behind where my light shines on the curve of the flexed boot the bearing behind has effectively moved out of the way so there is plenty of space . There is no pinch that I can see. Plenty of free space at the point of the shafts maximum angle which is only restricted by the metal flange. Not the boot in any way.
I can see debris causing this and I can see rubber fatigue at the change in thickness of the boot. That's it.

The metal flange reduces its aperture back about where the boot curls back on itself. This is the first point of contact. If you dissect the boot you will see telegraphing of the machine marks from the shaft and the texture of the metal flange.

 

[Ex-defender driver]

It happens on both stock Grenadier and The Terra Joint.

Ahh ok.

I'll dissect my wasted joint soon and post pictures. Thanks for being patient.

Install of the new joint was pretty simple thanks to everyone's tips and tricks that made it a smooth process. Nothing difficult about it really as long as the bolts come out you have the right tools and time. Good to do once to feel more confident with long distance remote travel. Id take a spare shaft as they weight only 13kg I estimate.

 

[Dokatd]

Ahh ok.

I'll dissect my wasted joint soon and post pictures. Thanks for being patient.

Install of the new joint was pretty simple thanks to everyone's tips and tricks that made it a smooth process. Nothing difficult about it really as long as the bolts come out you have the right tools and time. Good to do once to feel more confident with long distance remote travel. Id take a spare shaft as they weight only 13kg I estimate.

So I don't upload the pics a fourth time.

Post in thread 'Front Drive Shaft Update'
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/front-drive-shaft-update.12418127/post-1333378486

 

[Ex-defender driver]

So I don't upload the pics a fourth time.

Post in thread 'Front Drive Shaft Update'
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/front-drive-shaft-update.12418127/post-1333378486

Ok yes - so the wear happens on the high side where the bearing comes forward and in contact with the boot.

 

[Dokatd]

Ok yes - so the wear happens on the high side where the bearing comes forward and in contact with the boot.

No, the wear happens in multiple places, but in all cases it's the boot making contact with the metal flange it's connected to.