gallonoffuel

Hey all,

I recently discovered a tear in the outer CV boot of my 2000 Coupe, and the subsequent grease shower all over everything near it. From my research, I believe I have 3 options.

1. GM OEM Replacement outer boot - the cheapest option
2. Remanufactured axles from an auto parts store
3. GM OEM complete axles - the most expensive option

The car is 17 years old so replacing only 1 boot seems like I might be doing this again someday. The inner boots are not available either, from what I see. I've heard that the remanufactured axles have boots that are softer than OEM and will balloon at high speed. I've started doing track days and the car routinely sees 130mph+. Complete axles are almost $600 for the pair, but I don't have any reason to believe the axle I have is contaminated since I inspect the car fairly regularly.

Are these all of my options?

neutron82

a used set of c5z axles can be had for pretty cheap, check the for sale forum or get in touch with Marc at vettenuts

feeder82

This one is a cheap aftermarket boot


this is the factory boot, the number of pleats in the boot is the big difference, its much stiffer.

I would just replace the boot with a genuine GM boot and be done with it.
auto part store axles have the cheap boots

gallonoffuel

This is super helpful, thank you! I think I will replace both outer boots while I have everything apart and make sure everything is clean and well greased. If the inner boots end up leaking I will have to figure something else out. Thanks!

Marc@Vettenuts.net

We have them in stock with new gm boots and new grease in OEM axles.

gallonoffuel

Is there a part # for these on the website? SKU 855 does not mention having new boots or grease. Thanks!

edmundu

I just bought a pair a week ago, both came with old grease & boots.

edmundu

Really?

I just spoke with you on Monday, and was told you had no clean lo mileage axles in stock...