1971 M35A2 Front Axle Boot Replacement

[Boots787]

Hello, Fellas -
I have two new front axle zippered boots with clamps, but would appreciate any information on actually replacing these boots.
Thanks -
Boots

 

[porkysplace]

Front axle seals and boots stepXstep

[h=1]Front axle boot repair[/h]
[h=1]Silicone Boot Installation Part 1[/h]
[h=1]Front cv boot replacement labor time[/h]
[h=1]Pros and Cons of zipper boots[/h]
[h=1]axle boot[/h]
[h=1]front axle boot HELP!!!![/h]
[h=1]Axle Boots[/h]
[h=1]Front axle boots and seals[/h]
[h=1]Front axel boot questions?[/h]
[h=1]Front Axle Step X Step[/h]

 

[AceHigh]

All those threads are great, I used the stepxstep. Get the new silicone boots and replace both sides at the same time, much simpler than doing one side at a time.

 

[VPed]

Since you already have the zippered boots, use them before thinking of getting silicone one-piece ones. Relatively easy to do. I have even done them on my five-ton. I can do one in about an hour now. Never even have to jack up the truck for the zipper style. Make double sure the clamp ring is properly seated into the groove all the way around.

 

[Boots787]

Thanks, VPed. Your post is good news for me. My M35A2 is pretty much a show truck, painted back to 1971 OD and so far, I have not used the truck in water, so feel that the zippered boots should do the trick for me, as I'm pushing 76 yrs old, but still going strong and double-clutching always.
~Boots

 

[steelandcanvas]

...and thanks to Porkysplace for posting where to find help replacing axel boots.

 

[Tracer]

As stated zippered boots are relatively easy to install. Here's some advice when you reassemble, make sure the mating surfaces for your hubs, boots, and clamps are free of grease and oil.

 

[rchalmers3]

As stated zippered boots are relatively easy to install. Here's some advice when you reassemble, make sure the mating surfaces for your hubs, boots, and clamps are free of grease and oil.

X2 ... fighting the slippery parts install under a big truck is no fun. Make the surfaces clean and dry and the sealing task will work like a charm.

Rick

 

[Boots787]

Great advice from those that've been there. Thanks -
~Boots