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Old 01-05-2011, 01:42 PM
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I don't know how long the boots have been bad, it's been since the last oil change when I checked, so it's been 6 months. Should I just replace the complete axles? It doesn't seem like it's much more difficult to just replace the whole thing.

Not difficult, just much more expensive. The axle doesn't go bad, it is just a piece of metal.
If the joints are smooth, just put a boot on for $30 and you will probably not have to change the CV joint for the rest of the time that you have the car.
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