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While the wheels were off today having Kumho's fitted i noticed both outer CV gaiters were in 2 pieces and grease is starting to get spread around...
Well the "how 2" section suggests this might be a job I cold tackle or at least have a go. So has anybody found a UK supplier for these at reasonable cost...
Cheers
If you can't find any over there, rockauto.com has a wide variety of cv boots some of which are just like the mechatech boots you hear about occasionally, and some that are just like stock boots. They are all very reasonable. If you can't order them direct to the UK, then let me know and I can forward you some.
Are they not the same as a SWB Trooper?
Just incase you need it confirming I fitted standard Trooper boots of the same year to mine no problem.
Will try 99 Trooper part then...
Cheers
Believe it or not, there really isn't many sizes of CV boots out there. The axle shop that worked on mine highly recommended Dorman but LittleBeast had bad luck with them. MechaTech seem to work fine for most people but you should be able to get some from a local auto parts store. Just measure the diameter of both the outer race & the shaft & when you go to the autoparts store, have them pull the one for a Trooper. If the 2 ends measure close enough, then you'll be fine.
Call me a cheapskate but these 3.0/3.1 TD look the part :o)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ISUZU-TROOPER-...3#ht_992wt_922
I'm guessing that they'll work fine.
Talk to Bob at drive shaft UK. They supplied my CV's with all new boots etc so they must do them seperately. http://www.driveshaftuk.com/
The job is a bit of a pain! will be messy and you need the tool for expanding the boot over the existing CV as you cant get the CV off without breaking the ring clip.
Oh and don't forget to get your paypal handy and be a site supporter :D ;)
does that mean I'll get you to do it for me..... :bgwb:
Ok Ok... big thanks and yes I do need to support this forum for the peace of mind as well as all your help
Cheers
david
PS ... what are the chances of getting them over without a tool... or making a "tool" out of 1.5 litre cola bottle...
:D
To be honest i couldn't believe that there was a tool that did it, those things are tough!!!! i have enough trouble getting it up the shaft (oh er misses) but maybe some hot water to soften it up??
The Trooper boots I got from Milner were easy to get on and came with new fasteners. You end up with more than enough grease around to help them slip on to the CVs:grino:
Col
Good point, i forgot Milners !
I used to have a Delica so used them lots... Cheers I will give them a bell
Yeah we wont hold the Delica against you :D
Actually, they do alright off road, there was one at a meet last year.......will look for a pic!
My Ex...
http://s658.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=DSC01318.jpg
Royal Exceed LWB ... so very heavy but ideal for carrying camping gear but nearly as thirsty as VX... it was fantastic in snow with my favourite Kumho KL71s
Yes the job is messy but you don't need the tool to put the boot on over the outer race (green cup). If it fit that tight, you wouldn't need the band. Mine just slid right on ... & then right back off. The only trouble I had was to keep it in place long enough to get some tension on the band.Quote:
Originally Posted by crotchrocket
Hi Guys,
I'm a new member just bought my Black 97 VX Rs a couple of days ago, took it straight to a mates garage for a health check, guess what !! both front cv outers split !!! mate phoned all his normal parts supplier... "an isuzu what" !!!!!!!! sorry no listing......... time to get on the net !! found your brilliant forum, followed al the leads, ordered my boots from milners..... Brilliant !!! just thought I'd have a last look around, found this company that make one size fits all neoprene boots comes with boot stretching tool !!! 2 boots tool and postage 12 QUID !!!! and they reckon they could cure the splitting problems everybody seems to be having, they told me the sell in excess of 30,000 units per month !!!!
Check them out jandrcvjoints.co.uk. tel:- HELP LINE 0121 770 5636 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am TILL 10pm. both sets will arrive in a few days, will keep you posted which turns out to be the best option...................cheers
Hi, check out these, jandrcvjoints.co.uk ........just bought some myself couple of days ago, complete kit including delivery and cv stretching tool, 12 quid !!!!!!! these are made from neoprene and the guy at JR reckons they could cure the splitting problem we all seem to suffer, must be ok quality, they sell 30,000+ units per month !!!! HELP LINE 0121 770 5636 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am TILL 10pm
Hey martin, glad you found the site. those boots look a good buy, i got my new CV's from drive shaft UK and they seem to be OK too.
Is yours lifted? if not the boots should last you a long time
Martin, I note you uised the words VX rs and there is one on ebay at the moment with an RS sticker on the side. Is that the one you bought ??? .
I saw that one on the ebay too.... bargain...!!
Vnutz did you ever get the boots yet to see if they were worth it.