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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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Front Driveshaft

Hey all, anyone know where I can order a front driveshaft CV boot online? Or a napa part number for the axle? 91 W250
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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I don't think the shaft uses a boot, never seen one on any of them myself.

Its not a true CV joint so they are not required.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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The only boot on my front driveshaft is for the slip yoke? Doesn't cover a cv or universal joint.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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They don't use a boot over the joint, as said above it's not a cv joint but a double cardan joint
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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There was one on there but it shredded because a rock hit it good. Napa has some boots so I'll just slip one over it.
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Still think you are talking about the little accordion boot that is on the driveshaft at the slip joint. Only boot that should be on the driveshaft.
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Unless it's some sort of aftermarket joint, not the stock one, I would leave it open, I think a boot on it would trap moisture and dirt and cause early u joint failure, just my .02
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