Lowering springs damage CV joints?

[newredgtc]

Hi all.

Vauxhall did a health check on my GTC today and all good except both my CV joints are split. Unfortunately they said they won't be covered under warranty because it's a result of the Eibach's I've fitted.

Dealer fob-off or have they got a point?

Manager's calling me tomorrow, and i've done a quick bit of research myself and from what I understand the lowered springs cause the joint to sit at a different angle?

Any thoughts? Thanks all.

[Shorty S91]

Sounds like a fob off to me. I'm assuming your talking about the rubber boot and not the joint itself. its a rubber boot designed to flex under different loading conditions its likely burst under wear and tear unless something is rubbing off them which I highly doubt. how much have you lowered the car? and do the boots look stretched?

[newredgtc]

I think it's the rubber boots, but I'm not an expert here so will clarify tomorrow. I've also got the video they recorded so I'll post up the link - it shows the leakage from them when it's up on the ramp.

And its not an extreme drop, just the eibach pro kit.

[cornishtaz]

Unfortunately anything associated with the suspension isn't covered as you've modified it, also cv boots are a wear and tear item

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[tucpal]

As above