I have a 1998 Toyota 4Runner which I put a mild 3" lift on and I'm starting to get super annoyed that the CV boots seem to last only 2 years tops before they blow. I've tried various brands, but the aftermarkets seem to only be made of neoprene. I do have lifetime warranty on my Napa ones, but even if I can swap them for free it's still a huge pain. My lift is very mild such that the boots aren't rubbing, but they seem to just naturally develop cracks over time.
There is an OEM Toyota kit which includes the grease and appears to use the standard thermoplastic boots. The problem is that I'm in Canada so it's $300 shipped for a pair of these.
So will the thermoplastic boots last that much longer to justify having to pay that much more? Or would a regular application of rubber protectant such as 303 help?
What are your guys' experience with CV boots?
There is an OEM Toyota kit which includes the grease and appears to use the standard thermoplastic boots. The problem is that I'm in Canada so it's $300 shipped for a pair of these.
So will the thermoplastic boots last that much longer to justify having to pay that much more? Or would a regular application of rubber protectant such as 303 help?
What are your guys' experience with CV boots?