CV Boots

colorado0435 · May 14th, 2010, 09:02 AM

How much of a pain is it to replace the front outer CV boots? I am riding tomorrow and just noticed that both of them had a holes. If it is a pain, is there a quick temporary fix?

NMKAWIERIDER · May 14th, 2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado0435

How much of a pain is it to replace the front outer CV boots? I am riding tomorrow and just noticed that both of them had a holes. If it is a pain, is there a quick temporary fix?

Have not had the pleasure, but sure it's the same as the backs. Kinda a pain. Some use a flexible self valcanizing tape like electrical splicing or gas line tape then a rap with some final tape like black electrical ir even duct tape. It has to flex and bend and seal the water out. Some guys have been able to clean them up enough to use a tire patch on them. That lasts pretty good but nothing will last very long though. What ever you do, don't take it out with those holes exposed. The joints are not cheap.

BrianMc · May 14th, 2010, 01:16 PM

Ive replaced my fair share of boots on my quad. Pretty simple job really. I buy boots for early 90's pontiac firefly or chevy sprint. seems to be a perfect fit. and not to mention, they are dirt cheap

BrianMc · May 14th, 2010, 01:17 PM

also available at parts stores over the counter

colorado0435 · May 14th, 2010, 02:42 PM

Thanks im hoping it wont be hard plus the local atv dealer said it was a three hour job at 70 per hour and i didnt really feel like paying that because i think my brother myself and my cousin (who's a machanic) can figure it out in about the same time frame

BrianMc · May 15th, 2010, 02:53 AM

Its a cake walk. Last time I did a boot on mine (left rear inner) I think it took me about 45 mins and I had it all back together again.

bustamove · May 15th, 2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMc

also available at parts stores over the counter

not for an 08 there not!!!! they changed the axles in 08 so the swift firefly boots wont fit.. if the aftermarket boot says fits 05-09 its wrong.. it should be 05-07 and 08-2010

and it is super easy especially if you have done it before, but other than that if you got the right tools which isn't much, its easy

Coolwizard · May 15th, 2010, 08:57 PM

Looks like I've got a torn rear left inner boot. Any special tools needed besides circlip pliers?

bustamove · May 16th, 2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolwizard

Looks like I've got a torn rear left inner boot. Any special tools needed besides circlip pliers?

and a hammer if i remember right. to pop the cup off.. also you need some special kawie tool to do the clamps on the boots. i just made it work.

Coolwizard · May 16th, 2010, 09:23 AM

[QUOTE=bustamove;120706]not for an 08 there not!!!! they changed the axles in 08 so the swift firefly boots wont fit.. if the aftermarket boot says fits 05-09 its wrong.. it should be 05-07 and 08-2010

any cheap replacement part for the '08 ?