What CV boot to get? So many choices (1 Viewer)

[HomersCanyonero]

My stock oem CV boots are old and I've been offroading a little more again. I'm trying to figure out which cv boots to carry as spares.

I'm only lifted like 2.4" in the front and I have the diff drop installed, so I don't think the CVs are at a very high angle.

I'm trying to make this difficult for such a simple item. What's a good option?

1. Just get OEM CV boot kit 04427-60141 04427-60141 Genuine Lexus Boot Kit, Front Drive Shaft - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/lexus-boot-kit-fr-drive-s~04427-60141.html
2. Or maybe these CV boots from the Marlin Crawler site CV Boot Kit, 03-09 4Runner, FJ C, GX470, Outer | Marlin Crawler, Inc. - https://www.marlincrawler.com/service-front-120/cv-boot-kit-03-09-4runner-fj-c-gx470-outer
3. Maybe AllPro Offroad CV Boots AP-306232 (like the Offroad name) AllPro Offroad AP-306232 - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aof-ap-306232

Any recommendations?

 

[Jstawgn]

My recommendation is to find low mileage 5th gen 4runner, GX460 or 2010+ FJ cruiser of eBay. They usually around $75-100 shipped and you got better boot and gain a spare CV.

Toyota also sells reman with - 84 for about same price, but they have some issue from time to time due to rebuilder not doing proper QC.

 

[HomersCanyonero]

Could you elaborate on the better boot on the GX460, 2010+ FJC, and 5th gen 4R? Why is that a better boot?

And I like your thinking on getting it from eBay.

Although carrying a full cv axle is more bulky than just carrying a set of front boots as spares.

For quick trail repair, maybe carrying a cheap split boot (if they exist), zip ties, and grease might be the prudent thing to do.

 

[Jstawgn]

The rib does not rub against each other as much. They are 100% compatible and much easier to find.

 

[HomersCanyonero]

The rib does not rub against each other as much. They are 100% compatible and much easier to find.

And seem to be cheaper too (quick search on one web site only):
GX460 CV Boot OEM (pair for one side): $51 - 04427-60131 Genuine Lexus Boot Kit, Front Drive Shaft - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/lexus-boot-kit-fr-drive-s~04427-60131.html
GX470 CB Boot OEM (pair for one side): $64 - 04427-60141 Genuine Lexus Boot Kit, Front Drive Shaft - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/lexus-boot-kit-fr-drive-s~04427-60141.html

 

[Rednexus]

My All-Pros are doing great. They are a true high-angle boot and should be better than a OEM boot for steeper angles associated with the lift. I asked this question too (earlier this year I think) and was recommended them by others.

FYI, if you do rip a boot on the trail, it's usually NBD to drive it for a couple of weeks before you replace it. Unless you do a deep creek crossing/mudhole and fill the CV with junk, they can handle a minor loss of grease without long-term damage.

 

[Jstawgn]

And seem to be cheaper too (quick search on one web site only):
GX460 CV Boot OEM (pair for one side): $51 - 04427-60131 Genuine Lexus Boot Kit, Front Drive Shaft - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/lexus-boot-kit-fr-drive-s~04427-60131.html
GX470 CB Boot OEM (pair for one side): $64 - 04427-60141 Genuine Lexus Boot Kit, Front Drive Shaft - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/lexus-boot-kit-fr-drive-s~04427-60141.html

I am not sure of the boot itself are compatible. The whole CV assembly are compatible for sure.

 

[HomersCanyonero]

My All-Pros are doing great. They are a true high-angle boot and should be better than a OEM boot for steeper angles associated with the lift. I asked this question too (earlier this year I think) and was recommended them by others.

FYI, if you do rip a boot on the trail, it's usually NBD to drive it for a couple of weeks before you replace it. Unless you do a deep creek crossing/mudhole and fill the CV with junk, they can handle a minor loss of grease without long-term damage.

Ah...I'm going about this the wrong way then.

I've been trying to figure out what parts are more likely to fail on the trail, so I can carry spares (within reason).

I recently bought 555 tie rods (inner, outer) because I've seen some bent tie rods. These are also small parts to easily carry.

I've heard of ripped cv boots on the trail, but if i can just leave them alone or maybe cover the tear with duct tape, then I can limp home.

I didn't want to carry a full cv axle...but I thought I could carry the boots.

I am not sure of the boot itself are compatible. The whole CV assembly are compatible for sure.

Another aha moment. Dont mix and match between GX470 and GX460 cv axle components.


Maybe I need to go back to square one and re-think my list of tools/parts to carry on the trail. And of course, preventive maintenance is sometimes the best cure especially when hitting the trails far from home.

 

[Banandalorian]

My All-Pros are doing great. They are a true high-angle boot and should be better than a OEM boot for steeper angles associated with the lift. I asked this question too (earlier this year I think) and was recommended them by others.

FYI, if you do rip a boot on the trail, it's usually NBD to drive it for a couple of weeks before you replace it. Unless you do a deep creek crossing/mudhole and fill the CV with junk, they can handle a minor loss of grease without long-term damage.

East coast problems: there is always a creek crossing/mudhole to fill a broken CV with junk

 

[Rednexus]

East coast problems: there is always a creek crossing/mudhole to fill a broken CV with junk

Plenty of those here in the Ozarks as well . I haven't actually ripped one on the trail, most of mine have worn out during normal driving.