Axle Boots measurements

[Bulldogger]

This current design I can make and sell for $40 a pair, which is competitive with other sources, except we hope mine last longer!
BDGR

 

[yolner]

Look forward to seeing the test results!

 

[Privatewrench]

Dang...If only I didn't switch mine out a few months back. Anxious to see how these perform for future upgrade.

 

[rustystud]

This current design I can make and sell for $40 a pair, which is competitive with other sources, except we hope mine last longer!
BDGR

If yours just last two years they would be worth it ! I'm sure that they will last much longer though !

 

[Bulldogger]

Thanks to all for the encouragement.

Still looking for a beta tester per post #20.

BDGR

 

[Bulldogger]

Bump, still need volunteer
BDGR

 

[davidb56]

@ Bulldogger. Don't get discouraged as most people don't want to change a boot unless they have one that is ripped. I just changed my passenger zippered, ripped boot to a silicone one piece last week. The other one is still good. BTW, are they waterproof? I drive through a lot of deep puddles and tons of mud here now that the snow is melting.

 

[Deplorable1]

I'd love to be a guinea pig, but I start back to work on the 1st (70 hour weeks), no time for playin.

I'm still interested but to do the install with feedback and whatnot could take me months. Lol
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[rustystud]

@ Bulldogger. Don't get discouraged as most people don't want to change a boot unless they have one that is ripped. I just changed my passenger zippered, ripped boot to a silicone one piece last week. The other one is still good. BTW, are they waterproof? I drive through a lot of deep puddles and tons of mud here now that the snow is melting.

Exactly ! Also were just coming into Spring so the weather is still a little bit crappy to work outside. I'm sure in a couple of weeks the weather will start to turn for the better and then someone will need to replace their axle boots.

 

[Russ Knight]

What the heck. I've never changed boots before, but mine need changing now, so I'll volunteer. I have a set I ordered from someone, but hopefully yours will be the bomb and I won't need them anytime soon.

 

[Russ Knight]

Just to be sure of fitment, my vehicle is a M925A2.

 

[Bulldogger]

Thanks all. Dead pilot volunteered by PM and a set of boots is on its way.

Davidb56, the fabric is claimed waterproof by the manufacturer. The zipper would be less so. I imagine they will do fine driving through puddles, but I imagine sitting in standing water would likely let some in to the boot insides.

Bulldogger

 

[montaillou]

Maybe a waterproof zipper option, with an increased price of course - they're expensive for zippers.

 

[frank8003]

RTV the zippers as per TM
Wiil not leak
These are dust boots, not grease boots
Pull the plug like it says in the TM to grease properly.
OH my, what TM says that?

 

[frank8003]

RTV the zippers as per TM
Wiil not leak
These are dust boots, not grease boots
Pull the plug like it says in the TM to grease properly.
OH my, what TM says that?

Pictures for the general
The GAA outlet hole to pull when greasing......

 

[Bulldogger]

What the heck. I've never changed boots before, but mine need changing now, so I'll volunteer. I have a set I ordered from someone, but hopefully yours will be the bomb and I won't need them anytime soon.

Russ, I apologize that I missed your note, as the page count for this thread jumped and I kept going.

I have a volunteer, and the boots are on the way to him.

I don't know about your fitment question, I've never worked on an M925 (or any other 6x6 for that matter).

Dimensions for the M35 are given in an earlier post. You could measure, or perhaps someone can chime in about fitment across models. At some point we'll need to know the answer to this question.

Bulldogger

 

[Bulldogger]

Fellows, our two brothers interested in checking the fitment and performance of the prototypes are not able to fit them due to unexpected issues.

Is there anyone else able to test fit them for a courtesy set (i.e. free)? I'll arrange for them to be sent you.

Bulldogger

 

[matt444]

If you can get me a set by next weekend I'll be interested, I need to replace one before the Denton NC rally
Pm or text me 803 448 1181

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[Floridianson]

Pictures for the general
The GAA outlet hole to pull when greasing......
View attachment 759245View attachment 759246

Correct when you have the old style ball and seat CV joint not the new cross style U joints. Sometimes you have to use your head and know what, why and where to put grease. Now if you had the old style then you pull "both" plugs .
Read both post #4 and #5 of this thread and that will in lighten why you use head and know what you are greasing. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...t-axle-amp-grease&highlight=Front+axle+tow+in

 

[Bulldogger]

I’ve asked deadpilot if he can send them you Matt.

Bulldogger