Stretch CV boots?

bronx89 · Post by **bronx89** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:49 am

Time has come to replace my cv boots now that both inners have split. This was due to big angles that have now been fixed with bj spacers. What is the story with these stretch boots? I know they are easier to install, but because they are so much more stretchy are they better for offroad use? I.e. the constant changing of angles and bigger angles than usual will be taken better by the stretch ones? Seems logical... I think...? Or is it much of a muchness? I would have thought if they can stretch the crazy amount they do to get over that cone they should be almost impossible to split with angles offroad?

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:20 pm

to stretch the boot you will need the tool that stretches them

bronx89 · Post by **bronx89** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:16 pm

bob_or_jim · Post by **bob_or_jim** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:05 am

mud_slinger wrote:to stretch the boot you will need the tool that stretches them

I think he may be talking about the daily use of ther boot being able to take big angles and stretching etc as opposed to the fitting of them....

Seems like it could be worth a shot to me.

bronx89 · Post by **bronx89** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:15 am

You think lol? :twisted:

Seems like stretch boots would be a better idea for offroad use to me unless there's something I'm missing. Got the truck booked in for Thurs for inners and outters to be replaced (yea can't be shafted doing it myself) and I've already got the parts (non-stretch) just wondering if I should pop back down to BNT and swap them (same price) for the stretch ones.

scruff123 · Post by **scruff123** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:42 am

Stretch boots are crap, too thin. I found the cv would sometimes pinch them on big angles. Go with the ones from bnt.
Just My 2cents

bronx89 · Post by **bronx89** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:03 pm

Ah is it their lack of thickness that gives them the stretch not so much the material? Both the normal and stretch ones are from BNT. Think I'll stay with the standard style ones. Thanks! Was just about to go down and swap em haha :mrgreen:

bronx89 · Post by **bronx89** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:12 am

Glad didn't swap em for stretch ones just spoke to the fellahs at local mechanics and they've tried them off and onroad and they actually split faster and easier than the normal ones so for anyone else wondering the same thing there's your answer!

mudbugga · Post by **mudbugga** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:23 pm

Interesting....
We've been fitting stretch type CV boots for years and haven't had a problem yet. They supposedly guarantee them for 2yrs/unlimited km's as well.

Only problem we had, was with the tool used to stretch them over the CV. It literally blew apart on a tech when he used it.

poss682 · Post by **poss682** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:07 pm

what kind of lift are you running

bronx89 · Post by **bronx89** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:39 pm

Really? They said that because they are thinner to stretch more they pinch and split a lot easier when used on anything with a lift and even on some cars! I haven't had any experience with the stretch ones myself so can't comment. Decided to steer clear though and go with the good ol' thick ones.

poss682 I'm running a 3" suspension lift.

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