Re: CV Boot: Prices/Parts

From: ronniec (rchapman@iserv.net)
Date: Thu Mar 02 2000 - 11:51:27 EST


id buy them from napa isnt there a speicial tool for those clamps?
 http://www.smokindakota.com/dakotarul2/
DDBC,air ride Wanted third brake light
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 8:48 AM
Subject: DML: CV Boot: Prices/Parts

> Ok, out of 20 auto part stores, only 4 carry the part or can get the part.
I
> told them I was looking for the 'outer pass. side cv boot'.
> *Pep Boys:...................................$19 for the 'outer boot kit'
> *Napa:.........................................$21.49
> *A local store:..............................$19
> *Local Dodge Dealership.............$34.95
>
> Should I go with the dealer part and pay alittle extra? I mean the factory
> boot lasted me for 118,000 miles and I dont want to buy a cheap-o,
> one-size-fits-all cv boot. Or are all cv boots going to be built the same
> and have the same thickness of rubber and hold up as well/as good?? Help
me
> out here!!!! I need to call the dealer by noon so he can order me the part
> if this is what I decide to get; the part takes 2 days to get in. I assume
> that the cv boots come with 2 new clamps, is this correct? Also, how much
cv
> boot grease should I buy to do this job so I have enough?
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6......spuewin' grease with a leakin' cv boot.....
>



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