CV Joint Re-Hab, Done!!!! Down off the Jack Stands- Time to Drive Options

[914_teener]

Ok...so ready to dip in and re-hab the rear suspension. Part collection is almost complete except new shocks. So a couple of question for the group since I have never taken the CV's apart.

I have read all the other posts and watched the CV You Tube rebuild, and a couple of questions came up in my mind.

1. As of right now there is no "clunking" so I assume that they are not overly worn since they are NLA. Should I just "flip" them when I am done upon reassembly?

2. Do I just flip them end over on the same side of the car? The video didn't explain it very well. So I would assume just reassemble them as they are now and them flip them right?

3. If I see bad pitting or fracturing....should I just look for a used one now and hang on to it?

I have read about all the replacement options, must of them require some machining. I don't want to do this one again very soon so I want to make sure I do it right since the rest of the rear suspension will be getting re-habed.

Thanks all in Advance:

Rob

[914_teener]

Whew....finally done after about two months up on the jack stands in the driveway.

Ended up doing the entire rear suspension.

New shocks
Control arm bushings....complete powder coating and all the replated bling.
Rear bearings and plated hubs
New CV's cause they were shot.
New trans and motor mounts.

For whatever reason, the passenger side rear caliper got hung up. I think when I power washed the underside and cleaned everything water may have hung a piston up.
It seems to be free now but I think all the calipers may need a rebuild. Maybe late this Winter.

For now I wanna drive the sucker a little bit.

Thanks for all that had the parts and knowledge.

On the ground.