thikstik Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I had a hole in an otherwise good cv . I bought Dorman universal boot. It seemed marginal (china crap) but like it would work. Anyway, the clamps are impossible to tension and lock. The instructions show a clamping tool, yet the box says its a simple 20 minute repair. I just bought a new shaft. Anyone know of a boot kit with workable clamps? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I've used a ton of them with good success. I usually just ask the parts counter guy what I need, I get it, install and reinstall. there are 2 different kind of clamps both of which need their own special tool to use. one isa crimp on style similar to OE the other is some weird looking band clamps that need curled over with a special tool, both of which are avaliable at the autoparts store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I got some type of clamp where you flip it over itself, and there's a locking tab you bend over it to lock it in place. No special tools needed. No idea what it's called, but the guy at AutoZone suggested it, and it worked fine. (Well, it's still on the car at least! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thikstik Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I looked on rockauto at one made by Raybestos and it looked like the clamp had a more freindly design. I wonder if a zip tye woudve worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Every time I see a boot with a plastic strap (zip tie, tyrap) the first clue is all the grease on the outside... The generic plastic straps don't hold nearly tight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thikstik Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Advance took it back. Thats reasonable , as the package stated that it was easily installed in 20 minutes. I was doubtful about using wire tyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilpatch197 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Every time I see a boot with a plastic strap (zip tie, tyrap) the first clue is all the grease on the outside... The generic plastic straps don't hold nearly tight enough. safety wires! I've seen wire wrapped around the boot, and the ends twisted together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderw31 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I hate the band clamp style that seem to come with most boots now. Napa carries a "universal" version of the OE style crimp on clamp, and that's what I used on my car. Works well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Its all in the proper tool. I prefer the crimp clamps personally but with the right tool its not hard to make the band style seal right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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