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Jun 10, 2010 | 05:06 PM

dsp300c

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Half Shaft

Was changing rear wheels and noticed my driver side rear wheel, caliper, and other misc parts had a crap load of grease on them. Come to find out my c5z halfshaft boot by the rotor has a small nick in it and decided to poop it's lube all over. A new halfshaft is about $400 plus labor. Is there a way to replace the boot itself without having to buy a whole new half shaft?

Thanks,
Andrew

Jun 10, 2010 | 09:26 PM

PRE-Z06

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In short yes, had the same problem. You looking to do it yourself Andrew?

Jun 10, 2010 | 10:06 PM

cranky

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yup. you need a boot kit. comes with new grease too. find service manual and follow it. good luck

Jun 10, 2010 | 10:56 PM

c6 batmobile

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Originally Posted by dsp300c

it and decided to poop it's lube all over.

Jun 11, 2010 | 12:35 AM

dsp300c

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looks like a little baby took a green ****

Jun 11, 2010 | 12:36 AM

dsp300c

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Originally Posted by PRE-Z06

In short yes, had the same problem. You looking to do it yourself Andrew?

heard it was a pain to rebuild it. may buy a new one to put in and rebuild this one and have it as a back up. you willing to help?

Jun 11, 2010 | 01:27 PM

PRE-Z06

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heard it was a pain to rebuild it. may buy a new one to put in and rebuild this one and have it as a back up. you willing to help?

pm sent

Jun 11, 2010 | 11:09 PM

SpinMonster

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Where do you source the boot rebuild kit?

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Jun 11, 2010 | 11:36 PM

dsp300c

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Where do you source the boot rebuild kit?

I called part taxi and ordered a whole new half shaft. He has great deals on them!! Local dealer wanted $400+. Part taxi only wanted about $255. Once I replace it I'll rebuild the outer boot and he says he has the kit for it for like $50 roughly. Then I'll keep that rebuilt half shaft as a back up.