While doing some routine maintenance yesterday, I noticed that my outer CV boots were both split. I have a 460 mile roadtrip planned for next weekend, so I have to fix them NOW.
I talked to a mechanic buddy about it this morning and he recommended replacing the joints and everything while I was in there, since I don't know exactly how long they've been shot and I mostly drive on dirt. He said it would probably be a lot easier as well.
I need some educated guesses on:
-how long to expect it to take (I've read on the web, up to 8 hours)
-what parts I should replace (any good kits?)
-what parts I'm going to break, getting them off
-if I need any special tools
I'm also considering making the switch to manual hubs since I'll have them off anyway.
Any thoughts?
I talked to a mechanic buddy about it this morning and he recommended replacing the joints and everything while I was in there, since I don't know exactly how long they've been shot and I mostly drive on dirt. He said it would probably be a lot easier as well.
I need some educated guesses on:
-how long to expect it to take (I've read on the web, up to 8 hours)
-what parts I should replace (any good kits?)
-what parts I'm going to break, getting them off
-if I need any special tools
I'm also considering making the switch to manual hubs since I'll have them off anyway.
Any thoughts?