Date:         Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:13:38 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV boot or axle?
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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Actually, the last time I bought half shafts from Van-cafe, the CVs
were pre-packed allready. Just plug and play.

On Apr 13, 2009, at 9:30 AM, Ken Wilford wrote:

> Even if you buy a new axle (which I like to do) you are still going to
> have to pack it with grease (the messy part).  As long as your joint
> doesn't have a lot of play in it I would just repack and put new boots
> on both ends.  If you pull just one end you are do both boots.  Just
> slide the farther one past the end that is removed, then put it back
> on
> before you replace the boot on the side that is removed.  Two for the
> work of one!  It took me a few years to think of this time saving idea
> (simple though it may be).  Just did this last week on a customer's
> Vanagon.  Still cleaning up the grease!  If you need boots or decide
> to
> go with the axle we can supply these for you.  Since it is a new unit
> there is no core and sometimes shipping is cheaper than paying sales
> tax
> (if you aren't in NJ you don't pay that with us).
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
> Edward Maikranz wrote:
>> I hate doing CV boots! I have only done them on Transporters but cant
>> imagine them being any more fun on  a Vanagon!
>> I just noticed I have one that is shot, no telling how long it has
>> been that
>> way.
>> My question is, to save the mess and aggravation of cleaning,
>> greasing and
>> then replacing the boot, are the half-axles that Isee for say a
>> good option?
>> Any harm or foul in getting one from a FLAPS?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ed Maikranz
>> Abilene, TX
>> 87 CHC
>>
>>