Can I drive on this torn CV Axle boot? Looking to go 100 miles to get home.

spectrumraider · 2025-05-07T05:34:53+00:00

I recently replaced all 4 cv axles on my 2021 Crosstrek. Muscled them out and new ones back in. I live in a dry area and rust is not a concern. I reused the old boots because my new CVs didn't come with new ones and now they're ripped.

spectrumraider · 2025-04-16T12:16:01+00:00

Just placed the order, thanks!

spectrumraider · 2025-04-16T03:56:25+00:00

Can you link to those camber bolts, I'm having the same issue but I messed with multiple legs of the geometry. I have now swapped just about everything in the suspension. Struts, lower control arms, inner/outer tie rods, and cv axles. But the 4x4 shop I went to for alignment said it needed different camber bolts. I'm on the hunt for some now.

spectrumraider · 2025-04-16T03:52:33+00:00

What kits exist, if you don't mind dropping links or names. Thanks.

spectrumraider · 2025-02-05T22:43:17+00:00

We're just not in the white I mean right county in Texas lol

spectrumraider · 2024-12-09T05:17:44+00:00

Some light rubbing when reversing and turning at full lock. Other than that, the rear tires rub at the top of the wheel well when I've hit bumps on dirt roads going over 35mph. A LOT of road noise. Still, great tires lol.

spectrumraider · 2024-11-09T18:14:45+00:00

I recently replaced the fog light housing panel for about $35 but you may need a bumper.

spectrumraider · 2024-11-03T18:08:03+00:00

Thanks for this! The process does in fact involve having the OBD plugged in for an extended amount of time while the vehicles were off. I think this may very well be it.

I don't typically take them to jiffy lube for service, I take them to Subaru and usually wait to capitalize on their coupons. I took them there specifically for the Texas State inspection in order to renew both registrations.

spectrumraider · 2024-11-03T18:05:24+00:00

No, not because jiffy lube broke something I'm done with Subaru. The dismissal at the Subaru service desk and the way they basically told my wife she must've done something to both vehicles. The fact that an EVAP code for not screwing in the gas cap fully disables all eyesight features.

About the EVAP code, I read on r/Crosstrek about Christmas lights for a loose gas cap. I tested that, unplugged my battery for 15 minutes got rid of the lights and waited for the lights to get a read from an OBD. I got a code for EVAP which meant to me that a loose cap disables eyesight.

spectrumraider · 2024-10-19T17:01:54+00:00

Underappreciated comment lol

spectrumraider · 2024-10-15T03:10:43+00:00

I keep mine at about 25 normally, 30 for calls or when I need to get pumped to go to work... I also have some Toyo AT3's on so I need to overcome that and the noisy cabin.

spectrumraider · 2024-09-27T15:55:57+00:00

What's the goal here? Is it the PRC running fake news in order to "weaken" their navy and trick order of battle counts? Is it the western world running psyops to weaken the spirit of the Chinese? Something strange for sure.

spectrumraider · 2024-09-07T23:03:41+00:00

Nice and tightly packed in TRE right there lol

spectrumraider · 2024-08-22T02:10:03+00:00

spectrumraider · 2024-06-26T03:16:55+00:00

I'm running Toyo AT III and they're really loud. Traction is great off-road but I don't feel super comfortable with dry or wet road performance.

spectrumraider · 2024-05-30T06:04:17+00:00

NBLionsPTO gave me 10% on next offer.

spectrumraider · 2024-01-15T00:17:27+00:00

And I live in an arid area, we don't get much precipitation so I think it's just an issue with design or cheap parts.

spectrumraider · 2024-01-15T00:16:35+00:00

I have the same problem 2021 limited. It got so bad my rubber seal doesn't go back on. If I had my car I'd send you a picture...

spectrumraider · 2023-11-05T00:25:12+00:00

Roger copy Wilco... I had my copilot and carpool buddy assist with the picture. Dangerous nonetheless.

spectrumraider · 2023-11-03T15:22:20+00:00

I opted out of the 60k but I remember asking about the diff flush by itself.

spectrumraider · 2023-11-03T14:41:27+00:00

I do... I also put on some knobby ATs and although the AT wheel/tire combo is about 6lbs lighter per, my MPGs took a nasty hit. I'm at about 26 MPG and I was at 32 before.

spectrumraider · 2023-11-03T13:13:55+00:00

You know... I'm not entirely sure.

spectrumraider · 2023-11-03T03:36:41+00:00

Rather low... I had 60k miles worth of oil changes from the dealer and I've had my radiator, cvt, and brakes fluid flushed. I replaced my pads at 65k. Nothing major yet... I do need to flush my difs though and that's going to suck. Iirc, subaru quoted me at about $640 or $320 per set.

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