Chevy Corvette CV Joints & Boots

A CV joint is short for a constant velocity joint. The name of this device pretty accurately describes its main feature. The CV joint is a connection capable of transferring torque and power over a changing angle between input and output shafts. A universal joint serves the same purpose, but unlike the CV joint, it is prone to cyclic variations in speed when it operates off-center. Currently, constant velocity joints are growing in their use while superseding the universal connections serving mainly as the driveshaft mounts. The main role played by the CVs is transferring power from the drive axles to the hubs in the independent suspension schemes.

The Chevy Corvette uses CV joints in its fifth generation launched in 1997. One of the principal disadvantages of such joints is the presence of special boots that store lubricant and protect the articulation. Made of rubber, these boots can be not as durable as you expect. The quality of this rubber really matters – it has to remain intact and flexible, especially in winter. And given that the boots are crucial for the durability of the joints themselves, any problem with a boot is serious and has to be fixed in the shortest time. You can get high-quality replacements from our Chevy Corvette CV joints, boots & components collection.