CV Joint Boot Pliers

[PatrickStapler]

Anyone have any ideas for the OEM style boot clamps? They are multi-layer that pull tight like zip ties then fold back on themselves. I would assume there are specific pliers to install these properly.

Yes...No?

 

[Bad Luck]

Anyone have any ideas for the OEM style boot clamps? They are multi-layer that pull tight like zip ties then fold back on themselves. I would assume there are specific pliers to install these properly.

Yes...No?

If it was me, I would use HVAC zipties and HVAC zip tie pliers. Sorry I can't be more help. I believe Timmy has a youtube video on rebooting front axles. He usually links to the tools he uses in the video description.

 

[4RunnerBank]

I recently replaced my CV axles and try as I might, couldn't get the old clips off without damaging them. I used 11--inch zip ties that I found in the electrical dept at Home Depot. They worked very well.

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[Gearhead4]

I just clamped mine back up the other day and these are the bands I used with my pex crimped. Worked well so far.

 

[brillo_76]

I recently replaced my CV axles and try as I might, couldn't get the old clips off without damaging them. I used 11--inch zip ties that I found in the electrical dept at Home Depot. They worked very well.

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How long do you think your plastic zip ties are going to hold?

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[brillo_76]

Here is a thread for CV joint boot clamps.
New bands are always supposed to be used when regreasing or replacing the boots. Steal or stainless steel clamps only and I wouldn't use radiator clamps either...:/


CV axle boot clamps

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[repo]

I have Lisle (I think?) clamp pliers that do it but they didn't work as amazing as I hoped from what I remember but did the job. They look like this:

 

[4RunnerBank]

How long do you think your plastic zip ties are going to hold?

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They will outlast the rubber boot.

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[PatrickStapler]

I have Lisle (I think?) clamp pliers that do it but they didn't work as amazing as I hoped from what I remember but did the job. They look like this:

If I had those type clamps, I’d be golden. I have two sets of those pliers. However, the OEM clamps are different.

I ended up using my T&G pliers, pulling as tight as I could, and folding it over itself. It actually ended up tighter than I expected.

 

[brillo_76]

They will outlast the rubber boot.

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You truly think so? Let us know how long they stay on there without leaking grease out or completely flying off causing all grease loss in the joint.

I can understand in an emergency out on a trail or something extremely temporary. So I am curious how long the tie stays put.

 

[brillo_76]

PatrickStapler. Making excellent progress in getting your rig back together.. Your CV joints in decent shape without much play at 300k? My 02 Camry already had some play at 160k..

 

[4RunnerBank]

You truly think so?

I do. They don't require a specialized installation tool, they won't rust like an improperly selected steel band, they are impervious to oil/grease, they don't run the risk of cutting into the boot as an over-tightened band clamp might, and they are just as tight as the OEM band clamps. Pretty much every performance shock company uses them for their boots, albeit much smaller and less substantial than the ones I used for the CV boots.

 

[PatrickStapler]

PatrickStapler. Making excellent progress in getting your rig back together.. Your CV joints in decent shape without much play at 300k? My 02 Camry already had some play at 160k..

They are flawless. No play. Smooth as silk rotation...all six bearing assemblies cleaned up really nice. Only one outer roller showed any sign of visible wear. Repacked with the grease that came with the boots.

 

[brillo_76]

They are flawless. No play. Smooth as silk rotation...all six bearing assemblies cleaned up really nice. Only one outer roller showed any sign of visible wear. Repacked with the grease that came with the boots.

Great news..

 

[repo]

If I had those type clamps, I’d be golden. I have two sets of those pliers. However, the OEM clamps are different.

I ended up using my T&G pliers, pulling as tight as I could, and folding it over itself. It actually ended up tighter than I expected.

I think these are the OEM clamps. They are the ones on the original Toyo boots on my old CVs. The steering boots are similar. The ones on the Napa CVs I have on my 4runner have the "folded" ones though, which I have no idea how they crimp.

 

[PatrickStapler]

On the outer boots yes. Those look like mine. However, the inners are completely different. WTF do they need to be different? I will never understand automotive engineers.

 

[brillo_76]

I do. They don't require a specialized installation tool, they won't rust like an improperly selected steel band, they are impervious to oil/grease, they don't run the risk of cutting into the boot as an over-tightened band clamp might, and they are just as tight as the OEM band clamps. Pretty much every performance shock company uses them for their boots, albeit much smaller and less substantial than the ones I used for the CV boots.

We shall see.. Keep us updated.

 

[repo]

I think I'll just use zip ties after reading this. Although I've come to realize there is a big quality difference between cheap and expensive zip ties. I only use the fancy ones rated for extreme temperatures and UV resistance.

 

[onemanarmy]

Why use zip ties?

You got the correct clamps. Did you watch the reboot/CV joint replacement Timmy the Toolman vid? I believe he used the factory 'fold over themselves' Toyota clamps.

 

[PatrickStapler]

Why use zip ties?

You got the correct clamps. Did you watch the reboot/CV joint replacement Timmy the Toolman vid? I believe he used the factory 'fold over themselves' Toyota clamps.

I did exactly this...even he commented on the effectiveness of the OEM type clamps, but used them anyway. This is what prompted to ask here. If it's good, it's good and I'm OK with that.