how much do cv boots/joints cost to replace?

[Kronic Budz]

how much am i looking at spending to get both my front cv boots and joints replaced? I dont have the tools to do it myself so im gunna have to pay a shop.

Im pretty sure they need replacing because i get clunking and snapping noises when i turn my wheel when moving slowly. Especially when trying to parallel park. When i go in reverse and turn the wheel and start moving ill get a clunk 100% of the time. thanks guys.

[andyrew]

250 per ~

[A4Shizzle]

Hey, I fixed my cv boot myself, and when I did I took the whole joint apart to make sure it was good. It wasn't that hard to do so if you want to give it a DIY shot I can help you with that. You don't really need too many special tools. Are you doing the two front outer joints?

[Kronic Budz]

250 per ~

per side? ouch

Hey, I fixed my cv boot myself, and when I did I took the whole joint apart to make sure it was good. It wasn't that hard to do so if you want to give it a DIY shot I can help you with that. You don't really need too many special tools. Are you doing the two front outer joints?

yea man i would definitely drive down to san jose if your willing to help me out. And yea i think its just the outers, not sure though. Im getting a full inspection and everything done in a few days hopefully.

[kingtr]

I just had CV boot replaced (not joint though) for $130. Hour and a half labor, and 30 dolllar kit (from shop).

[andyrew]

King, did you take the CV to the shop? Replacing a boot is way different then a new CV.. I bought my new CV's for 125ea through my uncles shop.. I re did the boots on the fronts myself and I should have just bought new CV's..

[sixfiveoh]

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...6%20Boot%20Kit

You want the first one on that page, $140 for a true Loebro joint. I have the tools. Theres really only 2 "special" ones you need, a big hex drive and a triple square. The joint kit comes with a boot as well.

BTW, every shop I went to quoted me $500 for a new joint. They said it would be better to just replace the whole axle for a couple hundred, which is a shitty aftermarket brand. Loebro is the OEM brand on our cars I believe. The first time, I tried to fix my problem by just changing the boot. It was my first time doing anything with axles, all I had was a Haynes manual and it only took around 2 hours. Took apart the joint and cleaned it out, re booted it and put it back together. No dice.I bought my joint for around $150 and changed it in about an hour with a buddy.

[kingtr]

King, did you take the CV to the shop? Replacing a boot is way different then a new CV.. I bought my new CV's for 125ea through my uncles shop.. I re did the boots on the fronts myself and I should have just bought new CV's..

Yup, had boot done at shop. They said labor isnt much different (boot v/ joint). If the joint sounds alright still, and the boot hasnt been torn too long (some grease still in there), then replacing just the boot will often suffice. If the joint is already clicking and sounds like crap (or visually see there is not grease left in there) then I guess its worth it to replace.

[UN-PIMP-Z-A4]

$90

[Kronic Budz]

$90

uhh per side? per part?

[UN-PIMP-Z-A4]

per side rebuilt installed

[Kyle H]

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...6%20Boot%20Kit

NOOOOoooooooooooo DON'T BUY JUST THE JOINT!

You can get a whole new axle with new outside and inner cv joints for $110, it's WAY easier to swap the whole axle than to take the axle out and swap joints.

http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1657

I made the mistake of changing the joint before realizing I could have spent less on the whole assembly.

[Kronic Budz]

per side rebuilt installed

where?

NOOOOoooooooooooo DON'T BUY JUST THE JOINT!

You can get a whole new axle with new outside and inner cv joints for $110, it's WAY easier to swap the whole axle than to take the axle out and swap joints.

http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1657

I made the mistake of changing the joint before realizing I could have spent less on the whole assembly.

so i have to pay $110 for each left and right side? How much am i looking at a shop charging for an install on those?

[kingtr]

where?





so i have to pay $110 for each left and right side? How much am i looking at a shop charging for an install on those?

My shop charged hour and a half per side. So if you are doing two... around 3 hours i'd think.

[ct1.8t4me]

NOOOOoooooooooooo DON'T BUY JUST THE JOINT!

You can get a whole new axle with new outside and inner cv joints for $110, it's WAY easier to swap the whole axle than to take the axle out and swap joints.

http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1657

I made the mistake of changing the joint before realizing I could have spent less on the whole assembly.

I was just going to say this - get an entire new axle for $100 and be done with it. The only other cost will be an alignment. You'll get away with $250 for everything - 2 axles and alignment if you do it yourself.

[Kronic Budz]

the cheapest place i can find is ecstuning and they sell each front axle for $150 shipped. So $300 just for parts, and probably another $200 for install by a shop. Anyway to do it cheaper? Or do i just gotta do it myself.

[macgyver681]

www.rockauto.com is your friend. They have the front axles for $85 rebuilt. I get alot of parts from them. They blow away just about anyone in terms of prices. $70 if its and automatic.

[A4Shizzle]

Its probably just as hard and almost as expensive to do the joint instead of the axle, so you may want to replace the whole thing. Its not really that hard though, maybe an afternoons worth of work.

[Jibberific]

I got both of my front drive axles replaced on my old audi when i first got it, at a reputable euro mechanic. It was a little over 700 altogether.

[ibew5audi]

If you're keeping your car for a while don't buy the china axles. raxles sends you everything you need to change your axle with a rebuilt one from them. New axle bolt/inner hub bolts/ star bit for inner hub bolts. Lifetime guarantee - uses amsoil synthetic grease in joints. I did one two years ago and did the other side a year later. Not a hard job on 1.8t 5spd-especially driver's side. Call and talk to Marty and he'll explain the difference. Boots are a waste of time for the time involved. Or look at blauparts.com for 2.8's they say just replace the outer cv for some reason.

[Kronic Budz]

ok thanks guys for the advice. I actually just checked out my car today on a lift and both my front outer boots look almost brand new with no cracks what so ever. And my inners dont look to much worse, so im not even sure i need to replace them now... lol but im gunna have a mechanic take a look at them when i get a inspection to really make the final call.