Lift kit installed and CV grease everywhere

[BigBlueBronc]

I just picked up my ‘23 Basequatch from the shop this morning after having the ReadyLift 3” SST kit installed and when I get home it looks like a grease bomb went off on my left front wheel area. Not a mechanic but kinda freakin’ out about it. Called shop 30 minutes ago and still waiting for a callback… Need advice please. What do I do now?

Did they forget to reinstall the boot clamp.

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[Hammerli22]

I would never go back to them. Who in the world uses a zip tie that would be only for an emergency. If I was you I would check the other side also. Should be a stainless steel band.

 

[mpeugeot]

I would be concerned about the cv joint having been separated and them not replacing the internal clip that retains the CV. Ask me how I know!

BTW, the axle will stay together without the clip, even at full extension with a 2.5" lift.

The only reason the original clamp let go was because the shop removed it to put the CV back together after they accidentally (incompetently) caused it to separate!

 

[DubZuc]

I would be concerned about the cv joint having been separated and them not replacing the internal clip that retains the CV. Ask me how I know!

BTW, the axle will stay together without the clip, even at full extension with a 2.5" lift.

The only reason the original clamp let go was because the shop removed it to put the CV back together after they accidentally (incompetently) caused it to separate!

How would I know at this point if the internal clip was replaced or still needs to be?

 

[akturbo]

How would I know at this point if the internal clip was replaced or still needs to be?

The right answer is to remove the axle and open up the CV joint. Find some really loose gravel to drive on slowly in 4H (well, I test in 4L), slowly drive and do some turns, don't start full wheel lock and listen for popping/clicking.

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[DubZuc]

So I got under the vehicle today to check on everything visually and I see this.

Why would the side that was throwing grease have a blue ball joint and the other side is black?

 

[ssls6]

A ball joint must be separated to spread the a-arms apart when removing a strut. I would guess they messed the ball joint up and replaced it. Maybe they tore the boot and just replaced that. Just a guess that the ball joint or the boot was replaced.

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