CV Band tool??

[swampthing]

There actually are a few guys in the club not running an 80!

Does anyone have a CV Clamp Tool tool I can borrow - my inner CV seems to be seeping a bit.
After searching a bit I think I want the Ear style vs the crimp...but I need the tool!

Looks like this:

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NAPA wants $25 for it - the stinking clamp is only $2!

Figured I need to get it fixed before rolling to VA.

 

[fourtrax]

you might has well go ahead and buy one and some extra clamps. your going to need it.

when i had the 2.5" lift on my Tacoma i was fussing with the inner boot 2 or 3 times a year. i tried 3 or 4 different (so called hi angle boots) but none of them lasted longer then the stock ones, I just ended up tweaking them every 3-4 months to keep them on until i got my "solid front axle" cruiser.

 

[Mtbcoach]

Stop, unless you've already bought the Toyota band clamps.

I use the SS clamps from West Marine, they fit exactly into the groove of the CV boots. You have much more control over leaking/seaping using the band clamps over the Toyota units...

 

[swampthing]

I thought you had done this before...sounds like a good sol'n - I was a bit concerned about the off balance weight, but they are so small I don't think it'd be a problem.

I'll have to run by West Marine this week...if I had only grabbed them when I was on Capital on Friday - that's a whole nother world over there- ha!

 

[Mtbcoach]

I'd call ahead since they can have limited stock. I'd you use the website, you get free delivery to the store and then just have to make time to get to that part of town...

 

[Porter]

You can have mine-I'm using the crimp style on my 100-I bought the tool but will stick with the crimp bands.

 

[swampthing]

Thanks for the offer - I think I'm going to go with the band clamps - they seem to fit the groove of the FJC nicely and figured I can re-tighten down the road if necessary (or replace multiple times over price of tool)

 

[fourtrax]

just gorrilla glue them on.

 

[strong_toy]

Jared,

In case you haven't gotten the band yet, I have a crimp clamp and the tool it you are interested. If not, I'll be interested in seeing the adjustable type. I've had to re-clamp the 100 a couple of times.