CV boots for 70/80

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good idea? can anyone think of any downfalls?, easily torn maybe? anyone (maybe in a mine) used them?

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http://gearingdynamics.com.au/Split-CV-Boots-For-Toyota-LandCruiser-78/-79/-70/-80-Series
 
Been used in mines, still seeing new units shipped with these, last ones heading to Saskatchewan.

Only downfall could be lack of visual evidence of a leaking seal???
Would fill the rubber with grease during install and monitor.
 
These look like they're for the later heavy duty front ends that use knuckles that are the same as the 80 series.


~John
 
Seen them on 75*s and 79*s will therefore fit 80*s.
Actually took time to find a list of others.

FJ75,LJ7*,HZJ7*,PZJ7*,KZJ7* 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

General, N. America 01/1990- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ,FZJ,GRJ,HDJ,HJ,HZJ,KZJ,LJ,PZJ,RJ,VDJ7* 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Europe 01/1990-07/2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER BJ73,LJ7*,RJ7*,HZJ7*,PZJ7*,KZJ7* 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Japan 01/1990-12/1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,FZJ80,HDJ81,HZJ81 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

General 01/1990-11/2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,HDJ80,HZJ80,FZJ80 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

General 01/1998-08/2007 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FZJ10*,HDJ100,HZJ105,UZJ100 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Europe, N. America 01/1990-12/1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,FZJ80 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Europe 01/1990-12/1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,FZJ80,HDJ80,HZJ80 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

N. America 11/1995-12/1997 LEXUS LX450 FZJ80
 
Douglas S said:
If someone knows of a North American source I would definitely be interested.
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I should be able to supply them to the Canadian market through my network of Aussie suppliers. I'll enquire.

~John
 
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Squash said:
Seen them on 75*s and 79*s will therefore fit 80*s.
Actually took time to find a list of others.

FJ75,LJ7*,HZJ7*,PZJ7*,KZJ7* 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

General, N. America 01/1990- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ,FZJ,GRJ,HDJ,HJ,HZJ,KZJ,LJ,PZJ,RJ,VDJ7* 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Europe 01/1990-07/2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER BJ73,LJ7*,RJ7*,HZJ7*,PZJ7*,KZJ7* 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Japan 01/1990-12/1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,FZJ80,HDJ81,HZJ81 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

General 01/1990-11/2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,HDJ80,HZJ80,FZJ80 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

General 01/1998-08/2007 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FZJ10*,HDJ100,HZJ105,UZJ100 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Europe, N. America 01/1990-12/1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,FZJ80 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

Europe 01/1990-12/1997 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ80,FZJ80,HDJ80,HZJ80 48-02: FRONT AXLE ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE

N. America 11/1995-12/1997 LEXUS LX450 FZJ80
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good work! I'm not sure why, but the site I linked only lists 78/79/80/105 & 70V8 SERIES, not sure why, but you'd think they'd add 70/75 etc if they were indeed compatible. maybe the bolt pattern varies between models?

I'm still a bit worried they'll get ripped in the first outing on over grown tracks by sticks and branches. hard to know until you get your hands on them and see how thick they are.
 
X referenced the Felt seal kit for fit across the models.

Have a local supplier who may be able to help you out if Radd Cruisers has trouble. Happened to be at their shop 2 weeks ago and most of the new units were being shipped with the boots.
 
I got my boot set shipped directly to me from Gearing Dynamics. I put them on a couple of weeks ago and have been very pleased. I thought some of you might like some first hand feedback.
These boots do not replace the seals on your birf. They are to provide added protection to the seals and balls from debris. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/10795456406_9c1ac98351_n.jpg
Your birf seals are retained and the boot simply goes over them with the seal retainer holding it in place. If they do get torn there is no risk to your birf as the seals will still do their job. :)
The boot should also prevent any water/mud from getting to the seal edge thus providing for a much longer life of the seal.
You do not put any grease inside the boot as they are simply protectors for the exposed surfaces and do not replace the existing seals.
If you are concerned about inspecting the seals for leakage it is quite easy. You simply undo the "zipper" screws on the bottom and look inside.http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/10795429365_61d4be796c_n.jpg
I recently took a trip in the bush after a typical African rain storm and drove through about 3km of water that was above my axles. Upon returning home the inside of the boots were dry. :cool:
Like most things when I installed the first side I had some difficulty :hhmm: and contacted the guys at Gearing Dynamics and they responded within the hour. :D (it was during their business hours) I had difficulty squeezing the boot through the narrow top side but with a little perspiration it was fine. The second side went much easier with the experience. :clap: The roads out here should be a good real world test. You can find all the pics of the install with instructions on my Flickr Set :cheers:
 
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nice one, I will look forward to further feedback on how they go. I installed mine a few months ago, but i cooked my motor on the first test run so it will be a few more months before i get to see how they stand up to track work!
 
Thanks, the nice thing about these is that, unlike IFS CV boots, if they get ripped they do not expose the joint to anything more than they were meant to endure. Most improvements have Pros & Cons but from what I see the only Con is in the wallet.
 
IMO I dont like these. For the intended purpose (mining where there is lots of grit/chemicals/horrible s***) they are great at keeping the seals alive in vehicles that have a short life, but for general use like ours I dont think they are worthwhile.

You would need to be extremely vigilant at maintenance and inspection, if there is a small hole or tear water will get in and rust the balls out without you noticing. In a well maintained and used cruiser how often do the balls get rusted so bad you can use them? Or the seals fail? My front end has done over 100,000km since its last rebuild, no leaks, movement or rusting to be concerned with and the only maintenance is to pump in extra grease every now and again.
 
Tapage said:
can you take few pics of how far they goes in to the housing tube ?
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It simply goes around the outside of the tube, right next to the spring seat. The first pic in this threat is a good one and here is the one on my truck.
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Hulsty said:
IMO I dont like these. For the intended purpose (mining where there is lots of grit/chemicals/horrible ****) they are great at keeping the seals alive in vehicles that have a short life, but for general use like ours I dont think they are worthwhile.
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I agree and if one drives mostly on blacktop then there is no real need, however where I am blacktop is very rare and we have a lot of sand which pits the balls which in turn wear out the seals.
Hulsty said:
You would need to be extremely vigilant at maintenance and inspection,...
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Again I agree, but that is my practice. Every time I take a trip that is not on blacktop I get under the truck as you never know what branch, rock or :eek: has created havoc. Soooo, ya if you don't drive in a harsh enviro or simply get behind the wheel, turn the key and drive every time then ya, they are a waste of money. Then again so was all the hard earned money I spent on a LandCruiser :rolleyes:
 
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