Zelda
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All, I have a lot of miles on my CV half shafts. Outer boots are split on both sides but are not dry, yet. I'm thinking of re-booting both of them inner and outer. Does anyone know if both inner and outer boots are the same size? Does anyone know where I can get THERMOPLASTIC boot kits for my application? Looks like I'll have to buy a clamp tool, any recommendations for the crimp style?
EricTheCarGuy on YouTube has a video on replacing the boots which seems to be fairly comprehensive (to a newbie like me!) here:
Just had a new L31 installed and am trying to save $s at this point b/c I'm doing all the suspension, steering rubber and other sundry parts (LCA/UCA bushings, U/L ball joints, tie rods, Idler arm bracket, Idler arm, pitman arm, sway bar end links, sway bar bushings, ABS pigtails, Bilstein 4600 shocks (front and rear), and probably wheel hubs, and entertaining the notion of getting new cat back exhaust (darn pricey for stainless). Wish I'd had the knowledge and eqpt. needed to do the engine myself and saved money but I've never done quite that deep of a dive before. Hopefully, with a few busted knuckles and a paid for post refurb alignment, I can pull this off.
If you're going to counsel me to "just get new ones", please give your recommendation as to brand. Looked at Napa's Extreme Environment CV axles (have thermoplastic boots) but they don't come w/ the ABS ring and I'd like to keep that operational. Most aftermarket half shafts, whether new or reman (ughh!), have NEOPRENE boots. I've read that the way to go is thermoplastic.
Rockford Constant Velocity cites this: "Rockford's Duraboot is made of a Monsanto blend of special thermoplastic materials which resists temperatures from a frigid low of -65 F up to a scorching high of +475 F. The Duraboot is the ultimate joint protection against variable operating temperatures and destructive road abrasion."
They list the same part number for both inner and outer boots: 816-21, haven't seen a picture of them, and find little info other than a phone #. Any of y'all used these boot kits?
Any and all opinions are welcome, and needed!
EricTheCarGuy on YouTube has a video on replacing the boots which seems to be fairly comprehensive (to a newbie like me!) here:
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Just had a new L31 installed and am trying to save $s at this point b/c I'm doing all the suspension, steering rubber and other sundry parts (LCA/UCA bushings, U/L ball joints, tie rods, Idler arm bracket, Idler arm, pitman arm, sway bar end links, sway bar bushings, ABS pigtails, Bilstein 4600 shocks (front and rear), and probably wheel hubs, and entertaining the notion of getting new cat back exhaust (darn pricey for stainless). Wish I'd had the knowledge and eqpt. needed to do the engine myself and saved money but I've never done quite that deep of a dive before. Hopefully, with a few busted knuckles and a paid for post refurb alignment, I can pull this off.
If you're going to counsel me to "just get new ones", please give your recommendation as to brand. Looked at Napa's Extreme Environment CV axles (have thermoplastic boots) but they don't come w/ the ABS ring and I'd like to keep that operational. Most aftermarket half shafts, whether new or reman (ughh!), have NEOPRENE boots. I've read that the way to go is thermoplastic.
Rockford Constant Velocity cites this: "Rockford's Duraboot is made of a Monsanto blend of special thermoplastic materials which resists temperatures from a frigid low of -65 F up to a scorching high of +475 F. The Duraboot is the ultimate joint protection against variable operating temperatures and destructive road abrasion."
They list the same part number for both inner and outer boots: 816-21, haven't seen a picture of them, and find little info other than a phone #. Any of y'all used these boot kits?
Any and all opinions are welcome, and needed!