Hi Jim, I think they sell all kinds of different boots at Bus Depot including some $100 VW boots. Can you let me know which grand or kit you had success with? Eric Caron
> On Jul 15, 2023, at 8:56 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I used to have to change boots like you do. I quit buying them from my > local show--empi, west coast metric and similar--and bought some from Bus > Depot. That has been many years ago and no leaks or splits. I'm sure there > are other good quality ones, but I'm just telling you what I know will work. > > Jim > > On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 7:54 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > >> I think I take out an axle to change a CV boot about 4 times a year. >> >> I’m happy to work on my bus but it is crazy to put in so much >> effort just to keep changing a ripped boot. >> >> Anyone found any boots that actually last yet? >> >> Or is there anyone selling an automatic driver side Axle with boots and >> joints ready to install? Then I can have my spare ready to go. >> >> I’ve not yet tried to remove the CV joint solo but I will practice on my >> spare Standard axles and then do the automatic. But, a full axle set up >> like on the standards would be great. >> >> Or someone got a set of Auto axles I can get so I can prepare mine in >> advance and do quick changes like I can with the standard transmission. >> >> Fingers crossed for a miracle and a ready to go Auto axle. Or, at least >> some new lasting CV boots. >> >> Eric Caron >> |
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