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Jun 20, 2009 | 11:48 PM

mfriley

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So here's the deal. I was putting in new shocks and had one slip I think I may have made a small cut in the outer CV boot...

Can I just replace the boot? Or does the car have to go to a shop for a new CV joint. Forgive the ignorance all of my other car have all been straight axle and I've never had to deal with CV joints...

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:02 AM

96mogt

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So here's the deal. I was putting in new shocks and had one slip I think I may have made a small cut in the outer CV boot...

Toss some silicone on it and call it a day

Dont get to bent out of shape about it

Jay

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:23 AM

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Toss some silicone on it and call it a day

Dont get to bent out of shape about it

Jay

Like RTV???

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:26 AM

96mogt

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Like RTV???

Yes something flexible enough to withstand the beating and to keep the water and debree out of it. Or if its even available, just buy the boot and install a new one. Jay

Jun 21, 2009 | 12:49 AM

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I'd check some of the old fashioned parts stores or maybe napa..you should be able to get a boot!!

Jun 21, 2009 | 01:20 AM

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Right on. Thanks for the quick replys. I think I will check for the boot on Mon. But for tonight a little silicone so that i can enjoy the day on Sun...

Jun 21, 2009 | 01:59 AM

WalterSobchak

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Black RTV works great. Keep your rims clean and check for grease periodically.

Jun 21, 2009 | 11:09 AM

96mogt

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Right on. Thanks for the quick replys. I think I will check for the boot on Mon. But for tonight a little silicone so that i can enjoy the day on Sun...

No problem!