P500 Torn Boot

[futzin]

Replace the boot (someone else) or simply replace the axle assembly (me)?

I am mechanically declined; the most specialized tool I own is probably needle nosed pliers!

 

[Smitty335]

Replace the boot (someone else) or simply replace the axle assembly (me)?

I am mechanically declined; the most specialized tool I own is probably needle nosed pliers!

First, Yea Right! ( Needle nose pliers ) I'm finally learning how to use the search bar in the P1 shop talk, bet you go to the P5 forums they have shop talk section, if they don't have what you need to know, use the search bar. They may even have some you tube vids to watch to help you determine what you want to do.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Replace the boot (someone else) or simply replace the axle assembly (me)?

I am mechanically declined; the most specialized tool I own is probably needle nosed pliers!

If your tools are limited I’d say replace the axle for expediency.

Maybe rebuild or regrease and shoe goo the one you have as a spare. If you drive much at all on a torn boot it will lose the grease and do damage in a hurry.

 

[JenElio]

Replace the boot (someone else) or simply replace the axle assembly (me)?

I am mechanically declined; the most specialized tool I own is probably needle nosed pliers!

🤔. C'mon futzn!!! You gotta have more then just needle nose pliers bro. Replacing the boot is a really simple job. If you can swap out the axle your self that's half the dang job right therrr 😉

 

[futzin]

Don't make me expand the quote "mechanically declined"!

We drove it about 7 miles at 15-20 mph.

 

[Neohio]

Replace the axle. Changing boots sucks. That grease gets everywhere.

 

[906UP]

Replace the axle. Changing boots sucks. That grease gets everywhere.

This ^^^^^ and they cheap, I got a pair for Donkey for under a $100.

 

[906UP]

This ^^^^^ and they cheap, I got a pair for Donkey for under a $100.

Amazon

They've gone up a little, now $125 for a pair

 

[The Green Goat]

First, Yea Right! ( Needle nose pliers ) I'm finally learning how to use the search bar in the P1 shop talk, bet you go to the P5 forums they have shop talk section, if they don't have what you need to know, use the search bar. They may even have some you tube vids to watch to help you determine what you want to do.

This is the first documented case of a p5 ever needing any kind of repair. The p5 kings have never compiled any such database as they've never had a need to. This is unprecedented.

 

[KyGal83]

This is the first documented case of a p5 ever needing any kind of repair. The p5 kings have never compiled any such database as they've never had a need to. This is unprecedented.

There is a damaged P5! I am not sure what to do.. The sky is falling.. The End is Near!! Someone save us?

 

[Smitty335]

This is the first documented case of a p5 ever needing any kind of repair. The p5 kings have never compiled any such database as they've never had a need to. This is unprecedented.

I would say it was a red letter day!

 

[futzin]

Amazon

They've gone up a little, now $125 for a pair

Thanks. Ordered.

 

[Scoop]

I would say it was a red letter day!

More like a scarlet letter "A" ... wear it proudly, Hester Prynne!

 

[P1K5Dave]

Boots are a major PITA. I'll often just buy a new axle and then work on the boot / CV at my leisure, when I can get around to it, and keep the axle as a backup.

The worst part is containing all of the grease, getting the sealing surfaces clean and grease-free, and getting a good clamp on the boot. I only use the OEM Oetiker clamps. All of those universal ones stink.