CV Boot Problems...anyone else?

[bigbird]

as the title states, Im trying to figure out if Im the only person with this constant problem. on all 3 of my camrys, especiall my 95 xle (1.8" drop) and my coupe (about the same) I have had problems with CV boots tearing. ALL of the boots on my car are now torn and my axles are starting to click when turning under load. got it covered so no need for concern but its just frustrating that these damn things keep tearing. anyone else who is lowered a good amount having this issue? theres nothing hitting them, they just keep tearing.

[Yuko]

I thknk they normal tear after a certain age and mileage. I have to replace a few CV shaft because of torn boots and usually it's the outside once near the wheel. It's easier to just replace the entire shaft then to fight with boot replacment. But when the CV joint is clicking on turn, the entire shaft have to be replaced.

I wound think lowing the car help the boot last longer because there's less of an angle on the CV joint = less flex on the boot. If the same boot tear a few times on the same vehicle, then something is cutting it.

[N/A Camry Sleeper]

Brake dust...road grime...heat and cold...and probably ground-level ozone to some degree all will deteriorate the boots over time. Try to keep them as clean as possible

It's abrasive, and your CV axle is, well, constantly in motion while the vehicle is moving/turning corners. I don't have lab any tests or anything else to back this up, but makes perfect sense to me...not only does it cut into the rubber but it likely dries it out as well, causing the cracks and eventual failure.

Clicking CV axles need to be replaced immediately, you probably already know...just a matter of time

[95PimpingCamry]

Lowering a car will always decrease the life of a CV boot. From the factory, at stock ride height, the axles,and CV joints should be strait. This means that under normal conditions, driving strait on a flat (non bumpy) road the CV boots just spin and do not flex. When you lower a car it makes the axles bent under normal conditions, which means that the boots are always flexing, even if you're driving strait.

In summary, the lower you go, the faster the CV boots should wear out. Just the cost of making you car handle and look good.

[LynchburgCSI]

Hmmm. I wonder if there are any aftermarket options...