Shock Boot On Driveshaft?

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Ok so I was thinking on my front spline joint on front driveshaft would it be able to put a shock boot on there to keep unwanted mud/sand/ect out of it with out it bothering the driveshaft?
 

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I don't know how you would slide the boot over the yoke?
 

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They come apart pull the yoke off the spline.. I striped mine out crossing a wash had to get it remade now it has huge spline teeth on it like 1/4 inch never stripping this one
 

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The finer spline will actually be harder to shear, due to more surface area.

As for the shock boot, the slip shaft has seals inside it to keep dirt and debris out. The shock boot idea will just trap more crap inside it, which will prematurely wear the seals ABS eventually the shaft.
 

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