Flexx Boot Axle Repair Using Cone - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Brian Carlton · #1 04-24-2009, 09:27 PM

That's some good work. If the axles are in good condition, the cost to do that job is minimal as compared to getting replacements.

Where did you get that cone? Is it available online or from a McParts?

tobybul · #2 04-24-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

That's some good work. If the axles are in good condition, the cost to do that job is minimal as compared to getting replacements.

Where did you get that cone? Is it available online or from a McParts?

I got it from Astoria along with the boots, straps and tool. They were the ones who suggested soaking hot tap water and spraying pledge.

Edit/update:

I mentioned this on a later post but i ended removing the astoria boots and used Dorman boots instead. The astorias gave excess rubber accordioning which resulted into it getting pinched when reinstalling the axles. The Dormans are also a bit more sturdy. They did require more effort to slide in but not bad.

Brian Carlton · #3 04-24-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tobybul

I got it from Astoria along with the boots, straps and tool. They were the ones who suggested soaking hot tap water and spraying pledge.

Since you'll never use the tool again, you might want to put it in the rental program..........or an ongoing sale program.

Diesel911 · #4 04-25-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

Since you'll never use the tool again, you might want to put it in the rental program..........or an ongoing sale program.

Or, you could give use that part numbar and price!

tobybul · #5 04-25-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

Or, you could give use that part numbar and price!

Flexx Boot 3000 (includes strap and grease) $17 each
Strap Fastener tool $20
Cone $20
http://www.astoria2000.com/

Valvoline Durablend 80W90 oil $6.99 AZ
Pledge $???

As far as I know, Fastlane does not sell the Flexx Boot.

DeliveryValve · #6 04-25-2009, 01:44 AM

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

Regarding the GSP axles, are you sure you used the correct size spacer? I think I read somewhere the GSP axles does not take the original spacers.

tobybul · #7 04-25-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliveryValve

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

Regarding the GSP axles, are you sure you used the correct size spacer? I think I read somewhere the GSP axles does not take the original spacers.

All I know is that the C clip went in fine so that tells me the spacer was ok.

pawoSD · #8 04-25-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tobybul

All I know is that the C clip went in fine so that tells me the spacer was ok.

Sounds right. If the spacer was too thick it'd not have gone in properly. I bet it was just a tolerance problem in the axles. Can't expect all that much considering the price.

Think we might be able to rent that cone and clamp-tool from you sometime soon?

We still need to order the flexx boots and such, hopefully we'll get to it sometime in the next few weeks.