Seamless swingaxle boot clamps

[Eric&Barb]

A lot of good hose clamp info to be gleaned in this video:


Link

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[VW_Jimbo]

Try Stoddard’s
Not sure about the length. 9mm x 700mm
https://www.stoddard.com/99951210302.html
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[bnam]

Thanks for that info! Now that you mention it, I remember seeing those type a while back. These straps are the ones sold by WW currently. If anyone know any place that sells the correct ones, please post on this thread. Alternatively, one can cut and round the edges of these incorrect cotters.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
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1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[nlorntson]

That's not the correct cotter pin for the clamps.

The correct ones are of equal length and somewhat rounded on the ends so the worry of the sharp ends of the cotter pin poking through the boot are not a worry.

[VW_Jimbo]

[bnam]

https://www.amazon.com/iCrimp-ICP-PC01-Removal-Rem...&psc=1

Is this the correct type?
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[VW_Jimbo]

I believe it is an “Ear joint” plier. Almost 90% sure, but probably goes by other names. Don’t confuse this with a pinch joint. Two separate types. The pinch joint does not hold as well as the ear joint, due to the dimple on the top of the ear!

Now that was reaching way back in time! You are testing my abilities big time.

I would bet Amazon has ear joint pliers.
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[bnam]

Thanks! What are those pliers called - so I can search for them.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[VW_Jimbo]

Bus’s, nice job on the clamp video! I cut the cotter pin end off so they are in line with the clamp and no portion of the pin contacts anything, before installing the pin. Easy to do with a saw and a file, or a pair of linesman pliers and a file.

That band clamp you had in place before installing the roll pin one is a crimped clamp. Takes special pliers sold off of most tool trucks. Here is my pair.

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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[bnam]

Yes, I realized that after I did the drivers side one. So left the left side one loose until I mounted it. Will level it further before I install and tighten the later style crimp clamp.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[Bruce]

Great video Byas!

You should pull the end of the axle up so it is approximately at the same level as it will when the car is complete before tightening the small clamp. Right now the rubber boot is stressed to full droop.
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[bnam]

[52 split]

did you have any luck making the install video. thanks

[bnam]

Let me try to make one today. I have one to install.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[Lanny Hussey]

Video please! These keep unfurling on me.

[52 split]

any more info how to install those og tuna can boot clamps. turn clock wise? do you cut of excess, what keeps it from unfurling. any one got a how to video. thanks

[heimlich]

What year did VW change over to this style?

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[nlorntson]

Yes

[bnam]

[nlorntson]