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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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I just checked my pasenger tire and all I saw was some sort or grey liquid it doesn't stain like oil
4x4 has been used recently
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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I just checked my pasenger tire and all I saw was some sort or grey liquid it doesn't stain like oil
4x4 has been used recently
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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uh oh
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Tackle
uh oh
Same thing I said soo any clue?
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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That grease from the axle. By the color I see, thats my guess. Look around the boot for holes, or cracks
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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I went back to the pics. You can actually see some grease on the boot as well.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Trust me its not some its allll around and all over and on L. control arm
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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The boot may be torn and the lube has some mosture mixed in with it, replace the boot and inspect the axle for wear.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Its grease from teh CV boot
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Do talk know the price for these? Isn't it like 40each ?
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