Torn CV joint boot cover from road twine.

[ShadowsPapa]

Because the dealer isn’t thinking straight. Mopar probably doesn’t provide a boot separately, so they’re blindly quoting you an axle shaft replacement.

Have you seen some of the work in dealerships? I'd rather they replace a whole shaft than to deal with the proper methods of CV joint work.

Yes, you and I can do it, and have done it, but most of these guys don't get deep into how things are assembled or disassembled beyond the bolts that hold shafts in. They have the theory of operation, but not the details inside of the boot.
It's like an axle seal - if it's under warranty, I don't want anyone messing with replacing just the seal - if Jeep covered the shaft, replace the assembly.

And like said, at $180/hr, sometimes the labor is as much as swapping in a new part.

i even have 2 spare front axles for my car - complete with CV joints in boxes on shelves in my shop - it's just so much faster and easier and that way it's all new. I can save the others with torn boots for "someday I'll rebuild them" as I do have new boot kits for the front axles, too.

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[Lost1wing]

I have a few axle shafts for my TDI's. When I rip a boot or trash a cv joint, I'll swap out the axle assy. In my free time, I'll rebuild the axle shaft and get it ready for the next time. My free time is usually minutes before I replace axle assy, meaning it sits broke on the shelf until I need it. I usually have inner and outer joints on hand.

Due to a bad pinion angle, my TJ was always in need of a new front shaft. It was nice to have a spare when needed. So if you end up getting a whole shaft, maybe save the old one and have it rebuilt.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Have you seen some of the work in dealerships? I'd rather they replace a whole shaft than to deal with the proper methods of CV joint work.

Yes, you and I can do it, and have done it, but most of these guys don't get deep into how things are assembled or disassembled beyond the bolts that hold shafts in. They have the theory of operation, but not the details inside of the boot.
It's like an axle seal - if it's under warranty, I don't want anyone messing with replacing just the seal - if Jeep covered the shaft, replace the assembly.

And like said, at $180/hr, sometimes the labor is as much as swapping in a new part.

i even have 2 spare front axles for my car - complete with CV joints in boxes on shelves in my shop - it's just so much faster and easier and that way it's all new. I can save the others with torn boots for "someday I'll rebuild them" as I do have new boot kits for the front axles, too.

I have spare cv axles for the gladiator as well. If the cost is a wash, sure, but if it’s 2k or 200…

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