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PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Syncro front outer CV boots - Which brand? Reply with quote

Alright here`s the official info for the thermoplastic boots on front outer cv joints for the Syncro:

Chassis numbers and explanation:
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:33 am    Post subject: Re: Syncro front outer CV boots - Which brand? Reply with quote

Just to be clear.

You're recommending the black GKN/Lobro boots like these with the five pleats:
https://www.vancafe.com/251498203F-p/251498203f.htm
https://www.gowesty.com/product/axle-cv-driveshaft/17870/cv-boot-kit---syncro-front-outer?v=

verses the Rockford boots:
https://www.vancafe.com/VCROCKBOOTFRTOUTER-p/335-10.htm
http://t3technique.com/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,...outer.html

You can see why I'm asking when the venders are claiming the Rockford to be better.

The boot that split on my rebuild were the Lobro/GKN pictured here:
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Thanks for the info!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:59 am    Post subject: Re: Syncro front outer CV boots - Which brand? Reply with quote

There’s 2 GKN boots for the front outer, the one that splits looks like the rubber version not the thermoplastic , but it’s a picture so.... If you can squeeze down the pleats easily, it’s rubber.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:45 am    Post subject: Re: Syncro front outer CV boots - Which brand? Reply with quote

Here’s a pic of the thermo plastic ones, on the left. I have yet to install.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:48 am    Post subject: Re: Syncro front outer CV boots - Which brand? Reply with quote

Thanks for the clarification. Two different Lobro boots explains my confusion. The drugs are making me a bit slow lately. Sad Eh?
I really don't want to replace these boots again anytime soon!
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