CV boot clamp band and crimping pliers.

[flatchat(Chris)]

Pardon me if this has been done before -- just can't find any reference to it ?

Any ways what are the pros using for CV boot bands and the tensioning device?

I have stuggled with my own cock handed methods --and if its not done proper like then the boot slips off and that greece stuff PITA goes everywhere

 

[David]

I've seen it done with stainless cable ties but seeing as the 'proper' tool is £25 (or ~40AUD, ebay item 250974027607 for example) I'm not sure its worth trying it.

I'd personally be tempted to try and borrow one from a garage for only 8 bands required.

 

[Seymour Snerd]

Lisle in the US lists several kinds, including

Lisle Corporation

If you have any trouble sourceing them, let me know and I'll send you a pair.

 

[Cliff Beer]

This works well.

Best to put one on both the inner and outer ends of the boot. I've noticed that it can be helpful to slide the small end of the boot a little towards the big end (and then tie wrap it) so that the boot is a bit "compressed" - this discourages the big end from coming off the CV body.

 

[Julian]

Are you using the bellows style CV boots? If so I highly recommend changing to the aerodynamic style, which tolerate more acute axle angles.

Here's an example for a 108mm Lobro joint;

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5549

 

[flatchat(Chris)]

Thanks lads, I was looking at the bellows boot and steel tie band --now, thanks to Joules:thumbsup: I'll be seeking the aero type of boot

 

[Ian Anderson]

Chris

The Aero style boot is also found on VW Kombi stuff
And those ones are the same bolt spacing as the Ford Granada units



Ian