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richtrek
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:08 pm    Post subject: C/V boot kit? Reply with quote

My right rear boot is torn up and needs to be replaced.

Should I simply replace the boot, or do the whole kit?

Are the boots, and boot kits, the same for Bug, Thing, etc.? I found kits and boots at "Airhead" auto at a much better price than the price for the full boot kit at the Thing Shop. Any suggestions on the best place for the boot, or boot kit?

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not all boots are the same. I've seen a number of the split in less than a year. I only use Lobro boots.

Thing boots are not the same as a Beetle.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

if your going through the trouble of removing the axle and taking it apart, at least do both on that axle. it is cost effective to do one prematurely
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just spoke to my brother and he said that there are boot replacements that are split the length of the boot and clamps on. He said that it is far less work than pulling the axle, etc. Is that correct? If yes, where could I pick up this type of boot?

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

richtrek wrote:
....there are boot replacements that are split the length of the boot and clamps on.

Don't listen to your brother. A split boot is crap compared to a solid boot. It only takes 15-20 min to pull the axle off.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bruce wrote:
richtrek wrote:
....there are boot replacements that are split the length of the boot and clamps on.

Don't listen to your brother. A split boot is crap compared to a solid boot. It only takes 15-20 min to pull the axle off.


ive never seen those for IRS. they are split on swingaxle. dont be lazy. even if they make a split boot for IRS axles, skip past them and get the one piece
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