CV Gaiter Boot

[The Bird Man]

Could be Scottie, I'm not really sure. I think a photo is in need to make things a bit clearer. Basically I need something to cover the ball joints on the axles as water and rubbish will just get in otherwise and I don't want that to happen ! My friends landy has a leather material bag covering his.

[dazerede]

Umm mine Looks like that aswell but a lot cleaner I would keep that area clean

Maby it needs a new seal as there is some oil there

[turbo-tom]

id say degrease it all down and overhaul the cv joint/s. Its not hard job. if i remember rightly that the cv joint has the felts to "clean" off any dirt/muck that gets on the the chrome balls (cant remember the exact name). but in the back of the hub there is a big 0 ring/seal/ and thats what stops the dirt going in/grease coming out of the joint.

[ScottieJ]

Just get some new seals and felts, there is no need for anything else covering the knuckle ball.

I don't really know why your mate has something covering them either, it really is not needed if the seals are in good condition.

It should look like this

[Jordi]

Yeah. As above there is nothing to cover the end of the ball/knuckle. All SJs have is a rubber seal, two piece semi circle retainer, felt seal then another two piece semi circle retainer.

Just give it a wash off. Not unusal to get mild pitting but the constant movement of the steering self cleans most of the crud off.

[The Bird Man]

I see what you all mean now, makes much more sense now it's been explained, plus it helps not looking for something that shouldn't be there in the first place ! Thanks for the help guys Where abouts can I order a set of these ? Also are they easy to fit ? While I'm at it, I notice that the 410 axles are smaller than the 413's, is bigger better ? Thanks