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Thanks Mike. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

I looked at FOA and decided against them. Why not look at Fox as they are time & race tested? Also some on the forum have done testing/install of the springs. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

I think we share the same thought. A better rack will improve the steering even without power steering. Keep us in the loop on what you do and how it works. I wanted to address the shocks & steering but got side-tracked repairing the diff mounts. Good luck, rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Yes I am angling the diff up. I took the fixed end of the CV apart. The boot was too tough & small to stretch over the bell. I sure thought about using wire! rocmoc n AZ/Baja.

Boot is on and driveline installed. The hardest job turned out to be putting the stupid stainless steel retaining bands on the boot. I bought a tool to tighten the bands which turned out to be junk. I used a good pair of side-cutters. Also bought grade 8 bolts for the mounts today & rubber washers to place between the mounts & braces. Will finish tomorrow. Waiting for Daytona to start - rain delay! rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Len, the video is before the parts list. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

You have got it, Jeff! rocmoc n AZ/Baja

The CV boot is a PERFECT fit. Kinarfi, please add to our parts list as the replacement CV boot for the driveline. Boot is of heavier construction than the original and would not stretch. So, I took a brass hammer and smacked the pressed end several times around the CV joint where it is affixed to the axle, the pressure C clip released and out came the axle. Cleaned, slipped the boot on, put the axle back in the CV joint, smacked the end with the brass and the axle slipped/clipped back in place. Would be easier if you had the tool/punch that the guy in the first video had. Filled the CV with grease (came in boot kit), filled the boot with grease and slipped the boot over the bell end of CV. It is all together but have to head to town to purchase a pair of CV clip pliers. All that is left is the actual diff mount brackets (will BOLT to welded braces), paint and put it back together permanently. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

This site has a video mid-page of how to change a boot. After watching the video there will be more video choices at the bottom of the video screen. Pretty Good! Arctic Cat ATV CV Joints. Best Prices on CV Joints, Boots, and Repair <b style="color:black;background-color:#ff9999">Kits</b>. Update: Holy Cr*p batman. I watched one of the other videos at the bottom of the screen and this old shade tree mechanic shows how to put/replace the boot without taking the CV apart. Sooooo Cooool. This will make it super easy and save a ton of work. Check it out, he is the old guy wearing the blue coveralls. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

There was a ton of cables but the dealers/big boys out bid us. They got everything! rocmoc n AZ/Baja.

Problem is because of scale the aftermarket stuff for Trooper is pricey! Most of it is priced out of my budget. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Thanks guys. It is the pressed end. I think I will take the boot loose on the other end (the end with the clip), remove the CV from that end, remove the CV end off the axle, slide the boot off, slide the new boot on for the other end, slide the boot back on for the removal-able end and button everything up. I not pressing the other end apart. Turns out the Boot is the biggest pain in this whole repair. For those who were not at Farmington, I rip the rear diff off the mounts. I have replaced the mounts, lowered the rear diff for more swing arm action and now just dealing with repairing the driveline boot that was tore off in the drive back to camp. Yup we strapped the diff in place with tie-downs and drove back about 5-10 miles. Jarrad (snowman) & local dealer Daven were willing to help me weld back in place there but I wanted the upgrade the supports and lower the diff since it was tore apart. So I broke out the Dirtbike , Honda CRF450, for the rest of the time we were in Farmington. Thanks again for confirming what I have to do. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

OK Len. No ring, no clip. I believe the bell is two pieces with the retaining ring/piece screwed into the main body of the bell. I can see a seam but can't tell if it is a production line or two pieces. I can see inside more than nearly 1/2" and no retaining clip. Jarrad, Do you know if this thing is two pieces screwed together? If no other direction, I will take a couple of huge pipe wrenchs to it tomorrow, can't hurt the thing! rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Lenny, Yup that is how I thought you did it. LOL! Thanks, rocmoc n AZ/Baja

I found what looks like an exact fit. Polaris CV Boot Kit # 2203438, (PR-8061). Now Len, how does the CV Joint come apart on the dirveline? This one is nothing like the ones I use to work on on my race car. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

So Len are you saying to get a CV boot and cut the big off until you get down to the size of the CV joint? Would be better than an old motorcycle tube, LOL! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Lenny & Plumber, the CV on the driveline is smaller in dia. than the axle CV. The ones you both Id will not work on the driveline. Anylizer, I will try that one tomorrow. Will post what I find. Push comes to shove, I will use a section of old motorcycle tube. I have been going to Mexico for tooo long! Thanks everyone, rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Anybody have a source for a split boot or even a regular boot for the CV joint on the drive line near the rear diff on the Trooper? I am talking about the most rear of the boots on the driveline. I have been to two local part store and no help. I am going into Tucson tomorrow to the biggest Tucson Bike/ATV/UTV dealer. The driveline boot is smaller than the CV boots on the axles. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Always check the dipstick after-wards. Make sure you run the engine for a moment to make sure the oil filter is full. The dipstick is the final check. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

ksimpsy, If the chrome tubes are same, nothing to gain but extra work and the need of another gasket. rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Silverbullet, How much did/do the shocks cost? rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Being perfectly honest, If I had to do it over again I would get the RZR! rocmoc n AZ/Baja

Len, did you end up with any of the diffs from the auction? Thinking the lower gear sets? Also VW used a gear reduction unit on the Bus transaxle, Maybe? Side note: Will weld the new diff braces tomorrow. All cut and made but too sore from working on the house! Getting ready for the monsoons is more important! rocmoc n AZ/Baja

If you are going to do rock climbing, the CVT is much easier to control. Until we get a lower gear set for the diffs, when you put on large tires (which the Trooper really needs, IMHO) rock climbing is a B***H at times. If they ever come out with an Automatic in the Trooper it would be an upgrade for most people. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Next year! We have other standing commitments that don't change each year Yup, the dunes!. rocmoc n AZ/Baja