[:@]how long can i go with a poped boot on the front driveshaft? (IFS) it blew yesterday and there was grey grease evrywhere lmao but i dont have the $$ to replace it asap

 

Not all that long..but I wouldnt say it's impending doom. Depends how dusty/dry/dirty you drive it...Once it fully empties of grease, you're grinding metal on metal, which is never good.

 

Replace a fairly cheap boot now or replace the whole driveshaft later. Your call. There is a fair amount of work in replacing the boot, but... Which side is the boot torn on? Diff side or wheel side?

 

It could go next time you drive it or in a year. There really is no telling exactly when. I got one for sale. from my 95. I think its like $400 new.

 

ya its not that dusty here but i dont drive alot so it should be ok for a a few days, Its torn on the diff side
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...1/IMG00244.jpg

 

Oh that doesnt look bad at all. Clean the grease off and see how fast it comes back, if at all.

 

i was driving to the store to get the boot and half way there my truck started getting harder to drive, i think the joint is broken because it feels like im driving with the break on [8D]so i just got the driveshaft anyways and am going to change it tomorrow

 

Oh wow...thats suprising. Good thing you didnt lose the joint completely!

Get some pics of the swap and the broken joint!

 

will do, i had most of it off today but i couldnt get the shaft out, i have to take off the upper arm and the lower arm to give the shaft enough room to get out... i got most of it off but i was worried about how much load was on the arms so i put it all back and am gonna wait for my friend to come help me, he knows more than i lol
if you click my link in my signature i added a few pics of what i was doing, they are a bit shakey cause blackberry cameras blow[:'(]