Originally Posted by Doktor Bert (Post 3049787)

Ok, most likely will be using a good used set of Annular (Lobro style) axles on my 300SD 2.47:1 diff swap. Any suggestions on a vendor for GOOD boots???

I think I saw the pneumatic 'claw' tool in our supply cabinet, so I think I can pull this off, just need some GOOD boots.

I have a full set of W116 Boots and grease in my personal stock, might be able to work out a trade if someone is interested????

Thanks.....Robert

Originally Posted by Army (Post 3050106)

I've only ever seen the homokinetic type - for those you most certainly do need a boot gun if you're not going to cut off the old cans and try and fit new ones...

...can't you just disassemble the annular type to reach the boots?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1233500410-M84

If not what's the point of all them there bolts?!

(EDIT and don't say to hold 'em together!)

Originally Posted by Diesel911 (Post 3050209)

Yes, from what I have read on the W123s Annular Axles the end that goes into the Differential comes apart and there is a Clip that holds the Axle Shaft in the Joint Flange.
Remove the Clip and get the Shaft out and you can slide the Boots on.

Not sure what is in this thread -Rebuild of Annular Axles talked about.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/277503-w123-annular-style-axle-rebuild.html

Originally Posted by vstech (Post 3050109)

I've never taken any of the axles to bits to change the boots... I just clean them up, cut off the old boots, and fill with oil, and pop on the new boots. the air tool is SOOOOOO FAST!!!

Originally Posted by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (Post 3050538)

First, I wish I had that tool!!!!!
Second, would the 3001 boots fit my 1995 E300D and do the boots come with new clamps
Third, do the clamps take a special tool?
Thx

Originally Posted by Diesel911 (Post 3050209)

Yes, from what I have read on the W123s Annular Axles the end that goes into the Differential comes apart and there is a Clip that holds the Axle Shaft in the Joint Flange.
Remove the Clip and get the Shaft out and you can slide the Boots on.

Not sure what is in this thread -Rebuild of Annular Axles talked about.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/277503-w123-annular-style-axle-rebuild.html

Originally Posted by Army (Post 3050556)

So if you took your time you reckon you could put on proper boots instead of those crappy flexx things?

If so that's the way I'd go. After playing about with a boot gun and flexx boots I quickly formed the opinion that they are fruit of the devil.