No driveshaft now for a few months. Just ordered one hope it works.

Ok got my cv joint yesterday and just opened it up. I have two questions did you put the cv grease inbetween the ball bearings,just squirt it in the middle?? and how do you install the clamp on the boot?? Is there a special tool? Can I just use a regular hose clamp instead? I dont see how this wont work it looks like a exact replacement part. Cant believe I almost was going to spend a few hundred for a driveshaft. Thanks to the OP.

X2 on the grease, I know it seems simpe but I still felt the need to ask as I don't want to screw up a brand new joint...

After putting the front boot on, then the new joint on the shaft, I filled the boot and front of the joint with grease then put the boot on the joint. Then i tried to force the rest of the grease through the ball bearings from the back, then put the back cover on. As for the clamp, put it around the boot and try to latch the two little tabs in the holes that make the clamp tightest. Then just use a pair of side cutters to crush the shoulder and tighten the clamp, you won't cut it, they are made of stainless steel. They do make a special tool but it isn't necessary. A hose clamp should also work but I don't know about any possible vibration issues. If you do go that route only get one that is just big enough, and let us know how it works.

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03 KJ - OME 927/948 - 3 ring clevis - 1 extra upper per side

just bought mine. will see it it works well. will let you know.

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Honor, Justice, Liberty, Truth. Deed's not word's

we have the same cv joint for sale over here 65 british pounds very easy to fit,saved me a small fortune on the price of a new shaft

Anyone have an Update on this? is it legit? does it work?


I am sick of driving around in a 2wd. haha.... would rather spend the $70 over $300 or so just so i can get my 4wd back.

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2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4

245/75/16 Good Year DuraTracs, 2" BDS Suspension Kit with Rancho RSX17505 Struts in the front, Teraflex Extended Bumpstops, Daystar Extended Bumpstops, JBA 4.5 Gen Upper Control Arms

Westin Brush Guard, 2 Hella 500 Lights mounted

Read page one.

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02 Sport,Frankenlifted,JBA arms,31/11.50/15 LTB,Aussie locker,204,000m

haha smart stupid.


i meant any updates on use of it after installed?

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2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4

245/75/16 Good Year DuraTracs, 2" BDS Suspension Kit with Rancho RSX17505 Struts in the front, Teraflex Extended Bumpstops, Daystar Extended Bumpstops, JBA 4.5 Gen Upper Control Arms

Westin Brush Guard, 2 Hella 500 Lights mounted

Dammit..! I just ordered one off of Ebay for $135 (includes shipping UPS.) Wish I saw this first. Oh well.. Once I figure out how to post pics Ill send some of my totally THRASHED CV joint. There were no bearings in it (long story) when I pulled it off...

This is the second time Ive replaced the front prop shaft but this time im just repairing the CV joint.

My Lib is 208K miles and still trucking...

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05 KJ Sport * 2.5 Rustys * 285/75 * Sway bar removed * HD cooling system
262k (original engine and trans)
Navajo Nation AZ, NM, UT

Update

I have 6k one the new joint now and it is still going strong. The boot is still flexible and not tearing. Best of all for those 6000 miles I didn't have to listen to that wonderful rattling sound a blown joint makes.

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03 KJ - OME 927/948 - 3 ring clevis - 1 extra upper per side