Quick Help!! Cv Joint Boot Bands - How...

[taylorRichie]

Cool... Keep me posted on how everything is going...

I'll be running a trail this weekend, hopefully all goes well.

Can anyone tell me why they don't use a Worm gear clamp on the boots? Seems like a much simpler solution. But I'm sure there's a reason.

[Ldub]

Cool... Keep me posted on how everything is going...

I'll be running a trail this weekend, hopefully all goes well.

Can anyone tell me why they don't use a Worm gear clamp on the boots? Seems like a much simpler solution. But I'm sure there's a reason.

The head (screw) of the clamp would wear through the boot when flexed to the small side...

[tom4bren]

If you look at the site I posted in the other thread & blow up the picture of the kit - it looks like the band is different than the ones we're used to. These actually have slots in the band and once tightened, a simple crushing of the buckle will engage the slot.

It looks to me that the bands can be installed TOO tightly though so be careful. When I removed the torn MechaTechs, one was torn at the band (seems like the band actually cut the boot - they were professionally installed so were much tighter than I could have done). I think I'll stick with my ziptie set up for now to see if they hold up over time.

[nfpgasmask]

Man, I just hope my boots last for another few years without breaking. But on that note, I am waiting for some solid words on what aftermarket boots work good and last long with the VX. When the time comes, I will probably have a good shop do my boot replacement, to make sure it gets done right, and stays put.

I don't want any clicking.

Bart

[tom4bren]

Gas,

I was quoted $365 per side to install the boots. They don't know of our shortcut so plan on removing the entire half shaft assembly before even starting the boot removal.

Tom

[tom4bren]

Boot pix posted to my gallery.

[nfpgasmask]

Gas,

I was quoted $365 per side to install the boots. They don't know of our shortcut so plan on removing the entire half shaft assembly before even starting the boot removal.

Tom

Ouch! Maybe I will do it myself when the time comes!

Bart

[CrnCnn]

I did my own and my feelings are two thing about the job I dont like. One is trying to get the lower ball joint mount back under the lower control arm when re-assembling and two, its just plain messy.

It takes me awhile but that’s because I like to take my time and be thorough, if I rush then I always have to go back and fix what I missed.