Has Anyone Used: Doorman Uni-Fit CV Boot Air Tool
 

Has anone used the Doorman Uni-Fit CV Boot Air Tool (614-030) to re-boot 123 Axles. If so how well did it work for the Job.

Similar in function to the Astoria Flex Gun but less expensive. Also it looks like the less expensive version that Astoria makes.

I re-booted the axles on my W123 and used Doorman flex boots. I didn't use that air tool, I used a funnel and slid them on by hand. It wasn't fun at all, don't even try it without a helper.

Uni-Fit CV Boot Air Tool
 

hi Diesel,
I tried the funnel but it was a pain. Probably would have been easier with a helper or better technique.
I ordered the air tool and it was much easier. The only issue, a minor at that, was getting the opening large enough to clear the ridge or seam on the cans...I had to force it up and over that seam. Otherwise, it work great! I had all four on in 5-10 mins. Btw, I used Doorman cv boots.

I would still like to here from others who have used the same tool.
But, this is the info I was interested in.

I remember last year when I looked up Info on the Astoria Flexx Gun that they had 2 models. The less expensive model looks exactly like the Dorman one (maybe made by Astoria with the Dorman name?); but, I remember that the economey Astoria one did not not open as much as the Delux one.
So, you are confirming that for me.

I have a $40 amazon gift certificate and am trying to find a tool to spend it on; so, that would be -$40 from price of the Dorman tool if I decide to get it.

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This PDF is nice to have.

Still would like to know any problems Folks who used the tool had.

I do believe the Dorman boot air tool routinely blows apart. I'll see if I can find the link.....

How about an Astoria and just end the hunt ?

It is purley a matter of money. Aproximately $115 compared to the top of the line Astoria Flexx Gun at $265 on up.
I do not plan to go into business nor do I own my own Fleet of Mercedes as some Members do.

I guess instead of the above I should have said "who is buying"?

Curious.
Well if I get one I will be sure to read the Instructions as to how much Air Pressure it is supposed to take.
I know some of my Pneumatic Tools say the max pressure is 90 psi or 100 psi; yet I run them at 125 psi. The Dorman tool might be one of those you cannot do that with.

Jimmy, here is the video of the exploding gun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvwD83mQUQA

Charlie

Awesome Charlie. That is the youtube I was thinking of, and while the brand is different the style of the gun is the same. And boots for these axles are usually quite stiff.
I know Astoria guns sell new for $250+ but they can usually be had via ebay for less. I know several folks who have purchased them for $150 to $180. And when you are done it will still be worth about the same. Kind of like Hazets......
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...DTFlexxMan.jpg

Whoa !
 

Consumer Reports has nothing on those guys!

But, I have a $40 Amazon gift certificate; can't use it on eBay.

Look for an Astoria on Amazon.....