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Axle boot clamp, is factory just a hose clamp?
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:32 pm
by JimmyC
The axle boot that came off was held on by a regular hose clamp. When I was looking at spares prices I noticed the price "with clamps" was surprisingly more expensive. It got me thinking (always a bad sign) that the factory clamps might have been a bit sturdier than a regular hose clamp. Maybe the reason mine was off was not bad installation, but the wrong clamp. Can somebody tell me if the OEM clamps are something special?
Re: Axle boot clamp, is factory just a hose clamp?
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:35 pm
by pcolette
The factory clamps are narrower so that they grip the boot properly and also fit the flange better. If a clamp is too wide it may not grip the flange (I seem to recall a lip on the flange) and could allow the boot to slip off the flange.
Re: Axle boot clamp, is factory just a hose clamp?
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:57 pm
by undysworld
They also are infinitely adjustable, as you can slide one end in and latch it over some "hooks" and then screw-adjust the other end of the strap. If you just wanted one end (so you could just buy the strap), I may have a few extra used ones. I'll have to search.