I have two small kids, so no long distance runs for me in the near future. If there were one in CA, I'd be tempted
The CV boot replacement was pretty straightforward. I followed the SCOF tech instructions on removing the entire unit- I left it attached to the hub and pulled the whole thing as one piece. The inside shaft just pops out if you pry it on the Ford 8.8 rear.
Once the hub/CV is off the car, when you remove the inner boot clamps, the inside cup just pulls right off.
The 'Y' bearing yoke-thing hammers off the end of the shaft- I used a brass punch. There's a clip holding it on, you just hammer around the base evenly to nudge it off. Once the Y is off, you can pull the outer CV boot and leave the parts at the hub end intact.
Cleaning all the grease out is.. 'fun'.
You want a GOOD CV clamp tool. I think I used a Lisle. The outer big clamp will rub on the hub unless you clamp it tight and flat.