03 Optima CV Boot

Shin-Gouki · 05-30-2008, 03:02 AM

Having balked at the $70 that the dealer wanted for a boot kit I did some looking. I have found nobody local that carries a boot kit that says it will work on an Optima.

However I have found some that are listed for the same generation Hyundai Sonata.

Now I know that the original Optimas were heavily based on the Sonata and that most parts are the same, I am wondering if that is the case here with the CV Boot? Will I be OK getting Sonata Boot (Actually it's a fit's many boot) of am I going to have to get the shaft from the dealer?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Optima · 05-30-2008, 03:30 AM

Getting a 02-05 Sonata boot is fine, it will work.

Shin-Gouki · 05-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Thanks man!

TEXKIATECH · 06-05-2008, 11:22 PM

why not replace the who axle goto autozone for like 110 dollars and is way easier to fix and that way you have a whole new axle

ron1004 · 06-14-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TEXKIATECH

why not replace the who axle goto autozone for like 110 dollars and is way easier to fix and that way you have a whole new axle

Yeah, if the joints are worn in addition to the boot being gone, then it would be best to get a complete shaft at AutoZone or drive train specialist place.
Some sell refurbished shafts, but I prefer to go with new.