Axle Boots

[ToyCam187]

why must the axle boots be so hard... It totally sucks
I'm not a mechanic, but I have done my fair share on replacing things.
Just venting and seeing who else loves replacing these as much as I do.

Any secrets I should know about

thanks
tom

[ASG14]

There is a reason I shelled out the $200 for a new axle, haha. It was a hell of a lot easier.

[Venom_5]

^ ditto

got mine done last summer

[chullen]

yeah just get new axles as a mechanic I know that it is expensive try my shop for instance

shop rate : 104/hr

replace 1 side axle boots 2.5/hr flat rate

so that is like 260 for one side much easier to buy two axles and get new bearings, grease and boots

[thaharlequin]

Definitely new axles. I got mine for $70 after core.

[profuse007]

just not worth the time and effort. tried it and too messy. spend about 60bucks and get a reman. ones from autozone.

[Venom_5]

wow, $104/hr? thats highway robbery ...

the guy by me is $75/hr and even that racks up a bill

[ghettosled]

i have replaced only one boot on a previous car because the joint was in good shape. i accidentally tore one boot when i was replacing the lower ball joint. thats when i also learned those replacement boots that are split on the side and screw together so it can be replace without taking anything off are complete garbage.

[profuse007]

AGREE.
according to a ASE certified booklet that i looked couple of yrs back, the mechanic labor are charged around $75/hr.

Originally Posted by Venom_5

wow, $104/hr? thats highway robbery ...

the guy by me is $75/hr and even that racks up a bill