I've heard of others having problems with split boots, so I looked into
another method. I've changed a cracked boot with one of these tools:

http://tinyurl.com/bodpj

using universal stretch boots (you can't use oem type boots with this
tool):

http://tinyurl.com/avt8e

Easier than removing the driveshaft and disassembling, and probably will
last longer than a split boot.


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> I've got a split one on the driver side. The rubber
> still looks good, but it split, I believe, because it
> was stretched out a little too much when installed.
>
> The CV joint is still good AFAIK. Would it be hard to
> install one myself? I've never done it, but have the
> usual tools and do lots of service work on my cars.
> I've also heard of "split boot devices" that can
> be wrapped around the axle and serve the purpose
> of the original boot, after of course removing the
> old boot. With these, the job is obviously much easier.
> Anybody know about these things? Thanks a bunch.
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