Torn passenger axle boot. Need spindle sockets.

[Tinstar]

Discovered torn axle boot on passenger side.
I have all the tools needed for this except the huge spindle sockets.

Where can I buy these? Local parts places no luck.
Would truck parts stores have them?

Is changing it as bad as it looks?

 

[porkysplace]

Member 319 sells them shoot him a PM.


319

 

[Tinstar]

Member 319 sells them shoot him a PM.


319

Thanks!!

 

[simp5782]

Truckpro may have them, or We Sell Tools if you have those around.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

4-3/8" (OTC #1917) for the outer and 4-7/8" (OTC #1919) for the inner. Both are 8 point.

 

[Cape Coastie]

If you are just replacing the boot use the zipper boots and you won't need any big tools or even a jack!

 

[Tinstar]

4-3/8" (OTC #1917) for the outer and 4-7/8" (OTC #1919) for the inner. Both are 8 point.

Perfect!
Thanks

 

[Tinstar]

If you are just replacing the boot use the zipper boots and you won't need any big tools or even a jack!

I've read the solid ones are much better and last longer.
But geeze it looks like it's gonna be a mother to do that.
Zipper ones do ok?

Mine has solid ones now. Only passanger side torn. I don't off road so don't know how it happened.

 

[jerry v]

I've read the solid ones are much better and last longer.
But geeze it looks like it's gonna be a mother to do that.
Zipper ones do ok?

Mine has solid ones now. Only passanger side torn. I don't off road so don't know how it happened.

Watched utube Ken(acme66) had replaced his, sure helped me .and your right, take it all apart longer but worth it, I had no prob ,did both.

 

[jerry v]

and ken used channel locks.

 

[Tinstar]

and ken used channel locks.

If that's that 40+ minute video on you tube I did watch that.
Really looked like a PIA

Prefer the sockets over channel-locks

 

[Tinstar]

Looked like he did not have CTIS either

 

[fsearls92]

Zipper boots hold up ok and are far easier to replace. There was someone who had NOS zipper boots for sale in the classifieds. The NOS ones hold up way better than the cheap China made ones.

 

[Tinstar]

No zipper boots in classifieds now.
Will start calling vendors.

Thanks again

 

[jonesal]

I wouldn't get New Old Stock (NOS). I replaced my boots 5 or 6 years ago with a New Stock zipper boot with a part date within 18 months of my install. They are still performing great today. No cracks and still pliable. If you install them per the TM (overnight), the zipper is not an issue. Just make sure it's a genuine military part/supplier.

Al Jones
M923

 

[Tinstar]

I wouldn't get New Old Stock (NOS). I replaced my boots 5 or 6 years ago with a New Stock zipper boot with a part date within 18 months of my install. They are still performing great today. No cracks and still pliable. If you install them per the TM (overnight), the zipper is not an issue. Just make sure it's a genuine military part/supplier.

Al Jones
M923

Tons of cheap commercial made boots out there but having a hard time finding military issue.

Most won't state if it's USA made or not and when I've emailed to ask they don't answer.

 

[swbradley1]

Since you are doing a 5-ton you might want to consider getting some sort of lift to a} remove the wheel/tire and b) to remove the drum. The rest is manageable by hand.

We did JW4x4s right and left at different times in the last year and it was a game changer having a fork lift.

Remember to bleed the brakes when you are done.




(Yes, I'm kidding.)

 

[Tinstar]

Since you are doing a 5-ton you might want to consider getting some sort of lift to a} remove the wheel/tire and b) to remove the drum. The rest is manageable by hand.

We did JW4x4s right and left at different times in the last year and it was a game changer having a fork lift.

Remember to bleed the brakes when you are done.




(Yes, I'm kidding.)

If I can find military issue zipper boots I will do that.

If I have to go the solid boot route, luckily I have a John Deere tractor and a forklift implement.
Also a engine hoist if it needs a finer touch.

Have a long recovery next week and the boot repair may have to wait until after that.

 

[Tinstar]

Found spindle sockets

Thank you SS member 319

 

[Tinstar]

Member 319 sells them shoot him a PM.


319

I did
He does
He has
Deal done

Thanks again!