i had the same issue as your cv shaft, but mine was the c clip "spring" that has broke a piece on the end and dint do his spring affect as well as it was to short to spring out to lock it. there are cheap to replace, just a pain to replace it a bit

OK, we're close to done.  Everything's hooked up, and adjusted with the front end aligned.  New tires (235-75R16) on 16x8 rims (stock, new ones coming in next week).  Sidewall amounts to a measured 3/4" lift, with total lift of 4" in front and 5" in back.  Maybe a couple weeks of running around town will settle it down (should be 1 to 1-1/2" less lift as advertised).  Rides reasonably, although the bigger tires noticeably reduce torque.  I need to ratio the tire circumference (or calibrate w/GPS) to see how much I need to adjust speedo.  Then see what could/should be done to final gearing.  Pics when I get the rims on!