Re: [T3] Non-split Axle Boots

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On Feb 15, 2005, at 10:50 PM, Jim Adney wrote:

> On 15 Feb 2005 at 21:13, John Jaranson wrote:
>
> > But I clamped the axle tube in a vise by the shock mount, turned the
> > boot inside out, but the boot in some hot soapy water to soften it up
> > some and to lubricate it and started stretching it over the flange big
> > end first.  I didn't need any tools or pry bars.  Just worked it over
> > the flange from one side to the other.  Didn't tear the boot or
> > anything.
>
> That's WAY cool! I've never had to deal with them, but I'm convinced 
> that this
> is by far the best way to do it.

I am far happier with the non-split boots.  Will see how long they 
last.  One of the original boots was still on there with only surface 
checking after 38 years.

> Nice photos, too, but don't you wish you had painted everything first. 
> I guess
> this was SO easy you'll just take them back off now and put them on 
> again after
> the repaint.  ;-)

Actually I purposely put the boots on before paint.  I won't be adding 
the clamps til after paint, but I wanted to be sure I could get them on 
and not ding up the new paint trying to get them on.  I needed to be 
able to clamp the axle tube securely in a vise....not good for paint.  
I also did not want to get paint on the tube and ring where the boot 
covered.  There was no factory paint in these areas.  I can position 
everything and mark it, then pull the boot back and mask everything off 
and paint the tubes and rings.  Then just slide the boots in place and 
clamp them.

The areas inside the boot are wet with gear oil so rust won't be an 
issue.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'71 Fasty (Jane - darkside project in waiting)
various parts.....don't we all.
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