CVJ CVs, whick ones?

[phishtaco]

Looking at getting CVJ cv’s for the lifted application.
Anyone ever run into any issues with the “needs an additional 1” of clearance”?
Is it worth the extra $75 per side to get an OEM outer boot?

 

[GXO]

Get OEM spec and high angle inner boots installed. OEM or similar for outer is fine. The inside is the one that always leaks on lifts.

 

[Scat Adams]

X2 on the high angle + OEM boot options offered by CVJ. Mine have been great, had them for about a year now.

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

I'm interested in hearing about this extra inch of clearance too.

I was looking into getting a pair of CVJs when the time came, but wasn't sure why I would need more clearance than a stock axle would need.

 

[GXO]

If you add an inch to the CV you will blow wheel bearings like crazy. Not sure where they add that inch.

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

Vlad, I understood it to mean an inch of rotating clearance, not length. Pretty sure they are stock length.

 

[GXO]

hmm...

 

[ZiaMan]

So everyone knows what is being talked about:
9808 TR - CVJ Axles

 

[iwashmycar]

The red boots "needs" an additional inch each way like from a fat coilover perch or the like.

See how much more boot there is?

 

[HVLA]

The red boots "needs" an additional inch each way like from a fat coilover perch or the like.

See how much more boot there is?

Yeah. They are talking about the boot. It is bigger and longer down the axle shaft.

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

That makes sense.

Shouldn't be an issue with Icon coils.

 

[GXO]

ooooh, the inner boot. Yeah, I already run those. Helps with droop and not pulling/tearing boots.

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

I placed my order

 

[Jgrauman]

Anyone have updates on the CVJ experience? Any issues with the high angle boot?

 

[Kelevra]

Anyone have updates on the CVJ experience? Any issues with the high angle boot?

We have them, since about last spring or so. No issues and I am hard to please.

 

[GXO]

No issues for a few years here

 

[Jstawgn]

I would use 5th gen CV when I have to change mine.

Left is 5th gen and right is 4th gen.

 

[MaverickFiveO]

Are there any problems running a high angle CV without a lift? My axles are weeping a little, nothing serious at the moment, but enough that I'll likely be replacing soon. However, I'm not planning on actually lifting for another year or so. Can I put in a "Moderate lift" CVJ Axle at stock height for a year or two?

 

[CarolinaGX]

That is double the amount of ribs (6 vs 3). Are the dimensions the same?