achebee4you

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Well i installed s-tech and illuminas like in may 2006 on my 99sel now i get under the car to changed oil and both the cv boots are busted. can anyone help me out. I'm not comfortable with replacing it myself so i'm gonna get a shop to do it. So far i've got two estimate they suggest replacing both the axles the car has 104k on it and for most of its like it has been in Pa but the past yr it been in fl. Has anyone had this same problem with s-tech drops? because if it is jsut gonna bust again i'm gonna go throw in diff springs something that isn't as low. the estimate i got from two shop are from XAT.racing = $511 plus tax for new axles
or another shop not speed shop but has good reviews from people i know got work done they will do it for $350 plus tax. I guess what i'm concerned with the most is if how long will it be before they bust again anyone have experience with this? And i just noticed it now, I'm real strapped for cash. so far it hasn't started making that click noise while turning and their isn't a lot of of grease under the wheel well so maybe it just broke? how long can i go before i run into serious danger can i last another pay period like two weeks or do i have to replace it now. Any suggestons would be much appreciated. and is it worth going to raxles bc this is jsut a daily driver automatic and i dont' drive it hard at all?

dmBK

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there is more stress on CV joints when you lower your car. i was lowered on progress for a few years, and replaced the axles 2 times (right one the first time, and left one the second).

MaximaSE96

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get used to it on s-techs u will keep replacing them....better get lifetime warranty ones from AZ or Raxles

achebee4you

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for real the axles go bad or is it the boots will bust again, jsut bc my boots broke are my my axles are broken? i guess since all the dirt is getting in, it's probably not good for the axle. Have u had any experince with raxles? will the boot bust on those i'm looking to drive this car for another 2-3 yrs if that. How long can i get with driving on these busted boots now. bc if i go with raxles i need to save up for the parts and labor across the bored are like 200- 300 around here in tampa.

MaximaSE96

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i havent but other members swear by them....if mine go bad again i will prolly switch to them...

achebee4you

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are u still on progress drop, and how long have the current boots lasted without ripping?

MaximaSE96

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i replaced my driver side earlier this year and its still fine....my passenger side has a a torn boot now....not to mention my car sees lots of track time.....and i am pretty sure they were original cv's...

achebee4you

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i think i'm gonna go with the cheaper shops estiamte they said they used Napa parts and according to NAPA axles for the maxima are like 110 for driver and 120 for passenger and the shop has a one year warranty so all together it is 350 so it appears to be a decent deal. My real concern is how long can i drive with busted boots? the driver looks like the worse the boot is totally seperated i jsut need to use teh car to drive to and from work 30miles round trip on the highway and i'll avoid making sharp turns. SO how long you all think i can go before it gets dangerous? i dont' want the axle to come apart on teh highway is that possible?

The Wizard

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If you catch the problem early, you can replace only the CV boot. When the problem goes ignored, the axles are suspectible to damage and it's suggested to replace the axle at the same time the new CV boot is installed. Hence, why the expensive mechanic quoted you for new axles. I bet the guy quoting you $350 is only replacing the CV boots, not the axles as well. I'd double check.

The Wizard

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Don't worry. If you boots and axles are toast, there's no further damage you can do. And it's not dangerous. Just fix you stuff asap.

achebee4you

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I will probably ge *** fixed this sat, the shop who quoted me 350 said they will inspec the axles and if it look bad they will replace it for 350 or they will remanufacure or rebuild the current ones on there, does that mean they will jsut replace the boot?

achebee4you

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anyone else have this issue with s-techs?

beefy23b/97

110 and 120 for axles. I just replaced both mine and i paid 69.99 for passenger and 79.99 for driver. Thats NAPA price for brand new axles. Make sure the shop is going to use new ones not rebuilt, i've gotten rebuilt ones befor and they were clicking within a month. If your boots are torn your fine until they click when turning sharp.

njmaxseltd

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I'm at the stock ride height and the boots just let go on my 99 with a little over 100K miles on them.

csb

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I use Raxles on my '97 SE w/ Illuminas on stock springs. The reason I'm not lowered is precisely because our Maximas are VERY susceptible to CV boot failure when they're lowered. In fact, Marty (of Raxles) warned me about this b4 selling me their axles (which are fantastic, BTW). Anyway, your problem with torn boots will happen repeatedly for as long as you've a lowered stance (lowered >1" anyway).

achebee4you

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ughh man i think this shop uses rebuilt ones from Napa damnit i just don't want to deal with this crap they estimated 350 all together either rebuild my current ones or replace them with napa rebuilt ones. I just want the car to last another 2-3 yrs without tearing again, the shop will give me a one year warranty but man if it goes after that there is another 350 again. What other springs do u all suggest doesn't increase the likelihood of the boot tearing again, and i'm not going back to stock. Eibachs pro kit?, H-tech, ?? any suggestions. Is there anyone on the org that uses s-techs that havn't has their boots break?

Do u guys suggest i get new ones from autozone or napa and have this shop install them instead of them using their rebuilt ones, is there a diff btx the napa rebuilt and nwew ones?

BlackCat

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I just had my driver's side CV boot replaced last Saturday. I've been on S-techs/CMS springs for a couple of years now and haven't had this problem until now. I just happened to get my rear pads installed when the mechanic checked the front brakes and found fresh grease goo all over the wheel well. Good thing that was caught in time or else the axle would have been toast. Just had the boot replaced and no problems yet.

beefy23b/97

when they replaced just the boot did they take off your axle and slide on a one-piece boot or put on the kind you glue the two halves together? If its the glue kind they won't last half as long as the one-piece.

nismo2020

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let it be known that cv boots can go out even if your are NOT lowered. its a natural occurence on front drive cars..

BlackCat

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True. I had that happen on my stock 1980 Honda Prelude. Never saw the grease until I heard that awful axle noise one day. Hated front-drivers from that point on and then got into the Maxima. Go figure

So I guess for my Max the age caught up on the boot. Now I have to watch the passenger side more often.

I thought all boots were one piece?

Just wondering if I should have the other boot at the same time, even though its not cracked?

icedout

how do you know if your cv or axles are toast?what will the car do to let you know?

dmBK

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you'll start hearing clicking noise when you drive (at low speed).

icedout

k thanks just wanted to know because iam droped on s tecs

achebee4you

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just got it fixed so far so good out the door for 312 with a 3yrs warranty on labor and 5yr on parts eghh its a 99-sel with 105k looking to get a g35sedan 6mt by 2008 so i think the cv boots should last till then

Iron Scimitar

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I replaced both cv boots w/ my s-techs. I dunno if the springs were a direct result of the boots being torn. This was over 6 months ago.

I should check on them today...The tell tale sign of torn boots is the grease showing up on the rims. Arg, i hated that.

nismos14

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Get used to it, dropped maxima's go through axle's like whoa.

tavarish

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i never had a problem with my setup. no busted cv boots. ever.