That bites. I was banking on the slip on method. I already have all the parts and cone.

they are quite rigid boots but I guess i have noting to compare them to so I wouldnt know.

Anyone else have experience with FEBI boots?

So if the cone method is good, I Imagine that would negate the need for replacing the cans?
I think I could have ordered an inner boot without the kit for almost half the price.

Anyone try the cone method with Febi Boots?
Also, is it necessary to replace the can?
Thanks

If you have Annular Axles some have said the Stock type Boots can be changed by removing the Annular End. I have had no experience with that.

Otherwise with stock Boots you need to do the below:
AXLE Boot Link cutting the CANS
http://boostnbenz.1baddsm.com/DIY/CVboots/

Only the Astoria Flexx Boots and the similar Dorman Boots are made to be used with an Cone or the Astoria Flexx Boot expanding tool.

Where to Find Axle Boots, Astoria Flexx Boots
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=2341902&highlight=Astoria+Flexx+Boot#post2341902

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When you fill the can with oil withen 1/2 inch from the top and turn the shaft over to fill the other end, is the oil going to run out of the can into the boot?
So if that happens how does the oil get back into the can to lubricate the joint?
I have to wonder if the spinning axle will act like a centrifuge and the oil work its way beck into the can Does that make sense?
I don't see how you would be able to get your finger inside the can to pack the grease into the joint.
I am doing mine this week. So I am studying all my options here.

A couple weeks ago I installed a set of axles from a parts car. Switched sides as some have suggested. Right side inner joint came apart these were good axles that did have nasty looking cracks on the outer ridges. I did lay a bead of silicone on the top of the ridges. I wonder if I made a mistake by reversing sides.
I do have a 124K parts car. It is showing age cracks on the boots. So I am going to do them before the install.

Thanks to everyone for this thread!


Tom

Each axle joint is a sealed container = when you roll a half full coke bottle what happens to the liquid?

The joint needs approximately 50% air space for splash lubrication and cooling.


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Each axle joint is a sealed container = when you roll a half full coke bottle what happens to the liquid?

The joint needs approximately 50% air space for splash lubrication and cooling.


Yes that is correct, but you are turning the axle shaft upside down
to fill the other end, so then the can you had just filled runs out of the can into the boot!

Tom

Relax, you are overly concerned..

If you filled it correctly = the volume includes more than enough for proper lubrication, and will flow where it wants to be upon vehicle installation.

When installed on the vehicle the question has no useful meaning, this is an engineering - design fact that has worked on many millions of vehicles for more than 36 years in the field.

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