I always recommend leaving the clamp off the boot on the axle end. This allows the boot to flex & settle a bit on the axle end eliminating any excess stretching which will wear the boot out over time (pleats). It (boot) has a snug enough fit on the axle end that the clamp is not needed. Getting ready to do this job again here shortly on my 72. The last time I did it was 1998. I will be using Rockford boots and no clamps on the boot end.
Great vid, thanks. Only thing I might add that you didn’t mention is to clock your CV Joints so they will articulate properly. Small point one end wide flange on the other
Hi Todd in the process of changing my CV joints all bolts removed and the wheel end drops off but at the gearbox end the CV joint won't budge - what's your thoughts as I'm scratching my head at the moment. Don't want to cause any damage by hitting hit to free it
I always recommend leaving the clamp off the boot on the axle end. This allows the boot to flex & settle a bit on the axle end eliminating any excess stretching which will wear the boot out over time (pleats). It (boot) has a snug enough fit on the axle end that the clamp is not needed. Getting ready to do this job again here shortly on my 72. The last time I did it was 1998. I will be using Rockford boots and no clamps on the boot end.
Great vid, thanks. Only thing I might add that you didn’t mention is to clock your CV Joints so they will articulate properly. Small point one end wide flange on the other
Thanks for taking Time to make video!
Hi Todd in the process of changing my CV joints all bolts removed and the wheel end drops off but at the gearbox end the CV joint won't budge - what's your thoughts as I'm scratching my head at the moment. Don't want to cause any damage by hitting hit to free it
Hi Peter. I would double check that you haven’t missed a bolt and if it were me I would tap it and it should fall off. Your call of course. Good luck!
1 year update, just wanted to know how difficult was the install? Noticed that the transmission side might have been a bit of a struggle??
broke saturdays This really was not too difficult. Lifting the back end so the axels can be rotated into position helps.
How have the new boots been working out for you? I’m getting ready to change mine out also. It’s a crap shoot on how long they’ll last.
Carlos Z Your comment reminded me to check the boots. They look great!
I put them with the concave side toward the flat spacer bars (convex side toward the head of the bolt)
my last boots lasted 6 years!...
Really helpful! Just about to do mine