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roymartian
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 Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:36 pm Post subject: Rear axle boot, split or solid |
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What kind of job is it to strip down rear axle to slide on solid boot.
Not keen on look of split rubber type however also considering time to fix, specialist tools and other items i might damage
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usariemen
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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Back in the days they used the split rubber all the time to save them from taking all the parts off that are in the way when you install a solid rubber.
They work as well. You do not want to use them because you do not like the look? You can not really see them under the car.
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skuweejie
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I think what he's saying is he doesnt feel comfortable with them. I use the split ones as well and that's the route I would go. Just make sure their fastened appropriately
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Bruce
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:09 am Post subject: |
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If the axle tubes are off the car, it's easy to install the solid boots onto the tubes without taking the endcasting off.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:44 am Post subject: |
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If you put up the split ones, be sure to put the seam at 9 or 3 O'clock... A seam is esay to bend like that. otherwise if put on 12 o'clock, it is hard to push it together. There will no oil leak . recommended by VW tech books. 
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roymartian
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:54 am Post subject: |
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Ok - you convinced me, take the path of least resistance.
I will fit split boots - thanks for the tip on angle.
Thanks,
R |
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