CV Boots Leaking...
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brucemoose2
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Great! No leaks.
How tight did you torque yours ? I see the Mcmaster ones had an in lbs torque rating
brucemoose2
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Just lightly with a nut driver. Enough to snug them and stop the dripping but not risk tearing the boot. You can always snug them more if they leak, so don't go nuts at first.
chewyspark47
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What size do I choose for the smaller diameter side of the cv boot? And are these clamps smooth like the west marine kind?
I think I'm getting confused by "25mm-40mm" is that a range of size they can go or the range of sizes that they sell?
Thank you
Had my state inspection done at Toyota of Richardson (TX). Going in I knew my boots were leaking. They said that I needed the CVs replaced for $1200. Needless to say I am going to get a syringe, grease, and some clamps and cross my fingers.
If that doesn’t work I might try a local mom and pop shop.
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If that doesn’t work I might try a local mom and pop shop.
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grave
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find some OEM toyota remans on eBay and do it yourself or with the help of a friend. I'm sure there are users on this board who would be willing to help you for the cost of some beers or a few bucks. don't just squirt more grease in there and throw some hose clamps on. dirt and debris could have made its way in and there's no telling how worn out the internals are. if they've already torn or ripped or cracked, no clamp is going to work.
also, if you plan on doing any type of wheeling, just but the OEM remans i mentioned earlier. i learned the hard way by purchasing "premium OEM replacement" CVs. they both snapped while wheeling.
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Fern
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Not to revive an old thread. But, last weekend I lifted the front end of my new to me 4R with some OME and 885's. Luckily I had the presense of mind to order the worm clamps ahead of time. Just from the drive home from the alignment shop, the boots started to leak from the inboard boot at the axle. Removed the OEM clamps and replaced them with the ones I purchased. Didn't over tighten, and seems snug enough. Time will tell if I need to snug them up a little more.
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unclejesse
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PM sent, I could use those.
Just an update.. Over two years later and still no grease!
CutthroatSlam
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There telling me I need stronger after market CV boots
Its leaking from the inner one (closest to motor) I think.
Is the boot cracked?
On my 1999 Suburban K2500 4WD, the OEM boots last, but few if any of the aftermarket boots do. Most use neoprene boots and they don't last but 2 to 4 years. Rockford makes aftermarket Thermoplastic boots and they do last. Probably have to call them to check the fit.
Rockford Constant Velocity - C.V. Dura Boot Kit
I would appreciate the link to supplier selling the crimp on clamps. Need some for a reboot job on my Son's Suburban.
Almost 170K miles on my wife's 2014 SR5 and the boots are holding up so far.
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CutthroatSlam
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You'll break the axle for sure. Pretty boneheaded move.
CutthroatSlam
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Agree completely. If it's a recent tear in the boot, I would reboot. Use the Rockford thermoplastic boots. The reboot job is pretty easy.
Steamdonkey
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Has anyone experienced a chronic CV boot clamp failure? In my case it's the small clamp of the outboard boot on the driver's side. I noticed the OEM clamp failed at ~90k and I replaced the axle with a Cardone and now the exact same clamp has failed again. Neither time did I find damage to the boot.
My suspension is completely stock except for harder front sway bushings and a heavier rear sway bar. I turned the steering full left and full right and it looks like I've got miles of clearance between the affected clamp and everything else.
Anyone have any theories as to what's happening? Thanks.
My suspension is completely stock except for harder front sway bushings and a heavier rear sway bar. I turned the steering full left and full right and it looks like I've got miles of clearance between the affected clamp and everything else.
Anyone have any theories as to what's happening? Thanks.
y=mx+b
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Not sure why the clamp is failing, but you could try replacing with a worm drive clamp. That way you can monitor and tighten them up as needed. I used these when I rebooted my CV axles: Set of 8-Toyota 4Runner CV Axle Repair Clamps Kit, Leaking Boots after Lift Kit | eBay
CV Reboot Tutorial with Boot Stretch (80+ Pictures)
^+1 on the worm-gear clamps.. I just rebooted both of my axles and elected to not go with the factory clamps (firstly didn't have the right tools to to them properly, secondly I like the ability to tighten them down to a degree that I like).
When I first lifted the front end (wayy to high) my factory clamps did not hold too good and the boot started oozing. After installing the worm gear clamps the issue went away until I did a full reboot job.
I got my clamps on mcmaster as all the ones I found in the store looked too cheap and were too wide.
These were the 2 clamps that I ordered that worked out well for me:
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr
When I first lifted the front end (wayy to high) my factory clamps did not hold too good and the boot started oozing. After installing the worm gear clamps the issue went away until I did a full reboot job.
I got my clamps on mcmaster as all the ones I found in the store looked too cheap and were too wide.
These were the 2 clamps that I ordered that worked out well for me:
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr
