How do I tighten and crimp these bands without the banding tool?
I can get it tight supporting the band loop with a screwdriver while pulling with pliers but I don't know how to crimp it after.
Please help I'm all torn down and it's dark
Richie
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How do I tighten and crimp these bands without the banding tool?
I can get it tight supporting the band loop with a screwdriver while pulling with pliers but I don't know how to crimp it after.
Please help I'm all torn down and it's dark
Richie
Super VXer
decided to just slip the boots on, then go get the tool in the morning...
Is it ok to mix different Greases together? I think I need more grease (better safe than sorry)
I have grease I use for my zerks Synthetic... Thinking of squirting some if it in...
Super VXer
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47288
Will that tool ratchet and crimp a CV boot band?
Super VXer
IIRC, CV grease has a different spec. than bearing/chassis grease. Check into it further before mixing the two.Originally Posted by taylorRichie
Super VXer
NO...that is for banding together big heavies...like a bunk of 2x4's etc.
The tool that came with the Mec-A-Tec kit is about the size of a manual can opener.
Even being that small, it's hard to manipulate in the tighter areas.
Super VXer
I found details on grease: http://www.mindconnection.com/librar...easecompat.htm
And i'll just see if checker has the tool designed for it, and more of the same grease
Said and done, I'll probably be into the repair ~3 hoursish It's really not too bad... And if these last me a year or two I'll be prepared with some mecatecs.
Super VXer
My mecatech lasted one day.......
I just installed them on friday and as I was finishing up everything I noticed that the inner driver's side boot had a pin hole sized tear in it. I did not remember hitting it with a screwdriver or anything, I thought I looked it over pretty good before putting them on, oh well. Even just driving down the road slung grease all over down there with 0 miles on it. Next weekend maybe I will replace the boot that already had a tear before I drove it at all. The outer dorman is still holding strong though. Has anyone bought the factory boots? How much are they? That is what I am going to try next I think.
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I think Anita ordered some factory ones, but it took a while to get them.
The Factory ones are definitely a thicker material... Probably pretty tough to maneuver on with the steep angle (even my Dormans sucked)
Hope they hold up for a bit.
Why doesn't anyone make Kevlar CV boots?
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Because you cant weave kevlar tight enough to be able to flex while holding grease. You can also get factory style(thick) aftermarket boots. I have some in the box at my dads house. I'll check out the brand and part number
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on me.
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Yes but you could line the inside with a membrane that is then wrapped in kevlar. (I'd think).
oh well...
Super VXer
Richie,
I put Dormans on this weekend. So far so good. The only problem that I ran into is that I used some HD Zip Ties instead of the bands. One of the inners (Drivers side) I didn't get it tight enough and the boot slipped off of the outer race (green cup). At least I can fix it without disassembling anything.
BTW, I'm with you on the grease. The kits come with what looks like about 1/2 of the amount needed (IMHO).
BTW2, in the other CV boot thread recently, I posted a source for a boot that comes highly recommended by a CV shop.
BTW3, Advance Auto sells an OEM type boot but I don't know if it's the same quality as factory. It does come with a Limited Lifetime Warentee. They're about $10 each.
I took some pix of all 3 boots lined up (OEM, MechaTech, Dorman). I'll try to post later today.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
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.
Super VXer
The head (screw) of the clamp would wear through the boot when flexed to the small side...
Super VXer
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.
Super VXer
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
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