Has anyone had good results using a CV quick boot that is split and either bolts around the CV joint or is glued together? I have read mainly negatives things about them, but have also read a few positive comments. My local store has the bolt together type. This is NOT for the Tracker, but for a car. So far the CV is not clicking at all. Also does the grease that comes with a new boot go mainly on the end of the joint or does it get distributed in the boot?
I have dealt with "split boots" on a military truck (Pinzgauer 710M) with unsatisfactory results. The only advantage in that instance was the ease of installation -- you didn't have to do some MAJOR disassembly to install them.
Automotive CV boots are a LOT easier to deal with! So much so that I would consider automotive split-boots to be a waste of money. As an example, rebuilding a Tracker CV shaft with new boots and grease takes about 30 minutes per side (newbie speed) once they are removed. Add another 30 to 45 minutes to remove and install - assuming you have a basic metric wrench set and a good hydraulic jack. Although rebuild kits come rudimentary instructions, a Chilton or Haynes manual can give you more precise guidance.
The grease that comes with the boot kit is used to re-pack the CV joint itself rather than fill the CV boot.
Hope this helps!
