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artwerks

artwerks

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Hey Y'all,
I'm down in Houston visiting my girlfriend and decided I needed to do a little TX offroading since there is no such thing in CO right now, because of the snow. I went to General Sam's in Huntsville and I was surprised -- good and bad.
I have to say, I loved the mud. We don't have mud like this in CO. It's fun to get dirty.
I did have a couple of mishaps and one before I even got on the trail. I stopped before getting on trail to run to the bathroom. I return from the bathroom to see someone's tent flying straight into my truck (it was pretty windy). It scrapped up the whole side of my truck and broke the windshield! The guy who owned the tent was really nice and said he would pay my insurance deductible. He didn't have to do anything so, I thought that was cool.
Then my large, outer CV clamp on the driver's side snapped and the boot popped off the hub. It doesn't look like there is much grease in there at all and some dirt and mud inevitably got into the CV joint.
I figure all I need is a new clamp/clamp-tool and some grease and I'm good to go if I clean it out first.
I am looking forward to a 1,000 mile plus trip back home so I want to avoid any issues. Should I be concerned about this or is the fix as simple as I think it is?

Here are some pics from the day too. Thanks!
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I wouldn't embark on a 1,000 mile journey with no CV boot. Last time I tried to drive mine with air cools CV joints it didn't last too long (400 miles and it was toast, entire truck was vibrating).
 
2000UZJ said:
I wouldn't embark on a 1,000 mile journey with no CV boot. Last time I tried to drive mine with air cools CV joints it didn't last too long (400 miles and it was toast, entire truck was vibrating).
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My intent is to fix the CV boot immediately. I'm concerned that there may be a proper way of cleaning the joint before greasing and re-clamping the boot or else potentially risk failure and/or shorter life.

Thanks.
 
I wouldn't drive very far without a boot. I know you didn't ask about the windshield, but a word of advice... Try as hard as you can to get your insurance to buy an OEM windshield and new moldings (don't re-use old ones) and have someone that has experience installing glass in Lexus do the repair. LX's are pretty easy to hack up for the average auto glass company.
 
Windshield with moulding is a $1000 job. Scraped paint is even more expensive. Tent guy owes you some $$. Buy a cheep C/V axle from Napa. Install and drive home, rebuild axle and keep Napa one as a spare.
 
2000UZJ said:
Disassemble the joint, clean thoroughly and inspect the inners. If they appear damaged beyond drivability or repair then use your better judgement.
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2000UZJ,
I expected someone to say that. That is "the" ideal plan of action; however, I am parked in a tight parking garage with limited tools. Other than that, there is no real good answer for this is there?
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TXLX100 said:
I wouldn't drive very far without a boot. I know you didn't ask about the windshield, but a word of advice... Try as hard as you can to get your insurance to buy an OEM windshield and new moldings (don't re-use old ones) and have someone that has experience installing glass in Lexus do the repair. LX's are pretty easy to hack up for the average auto glass company.
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Thanks for the advice, TXLX100. I'll have to call Farmers tomorrow. I only have to pay $100 deductible for windshields, I think, so I'll just go to the dealership if I can.

farinvail said:
Windshield with moulding is a $1000 job. Scraped paint is even more expensive. Tent guy owes you some $$. Buy a cheep C/V axle from Napa. Install and drive home, rebuild axle and keep Napa one as a spare.
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$1000? What?
I think I only pay $100 via my insurance, but I have to look into that tomorrow.

How much do I expect to pay for a new CV axle?
I'm assuming that replacing the whole assembly is easier/quicker than dismantling, cleaning, and putting the joint back together?

Thanks!
 
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Those clamps would probably work until you do a total clean out/reboot and use Pfrans clamps. Any Moly grease will work. Oreilly's and AutoZone both sell small toothpaste sized tubes of CV Grease. Should be about the right amount to fill the joint and leave a little room for expansion.
 
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