VGLNTE1

Got a small tear in the boot...these were brand new to.....ugh

ptindall

BTDT.

chad156

Always a good time cleaning up!

VGLNTE1

These halfshafts were brand new....ugh

RX-Ben

Were these OEM or parts store?

MySR71

If you haven't already seen this, it might be of interest:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-boots-te.html

Sounds like some have had trouble with non-OE boots.

SIK02SS

I'm guessing non-OEM, in which I'm not surprised. The T1 group has found the rubber joints are very different in construction and most likely material. OEM allows "X" amount of flex, where as non-OEM does not, and the result is what you see above. Sorry for your experience..

VGLNTE1

How do you buy oem?

wmckeenster

FWIW, I did not find OEM boots help with this problem any better than aftermarket...in fact aftermarket boots I used lasted longer than OEM since they were much thicker.

I finally got sick of replacing them and had the axles cryo'd which reduced heat a great deal and have not had problems since.

SIK02SS

dealership or online gm parts ware house of your choosing

Jason

How does this reduce heat in the boot?

errance

Please forgive my ignorance: what fluid is this?

RX-Ben

CV joint grease.
That is the color they use in NAPA axles...not sure about OEM!