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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...
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47288
Will that tool ratchet and crimp a CV boot band?
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NO...that is for banding together big heavies...like a bunk of 2x4's etc.Originally Posted by taylorRichie
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.
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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.
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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
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IIRC, CV grease has a different spec. than bearing/chassis grease. Check into it further before mixing the two.
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