The best manufacturers of CV joint boots
Each brand has an individual list of pros and cons that affect operation, as well as customer choice.
MARUICHI
Description. The Japanese company MARUICHI is considered one of the market leaders in the field of rubber-metal parts, which includes anthers. The brand is distinguished by proven quality, which is achieved by high-tech production and the use of durable materials.
We supply boots not only to the secondary market, but also to the assembly line, which allows customers to receive similar parts for their cars.
The boot is made of a rubber mixture, which has increased resistance to mechanical loads and frost resistance.
Spare parts can withstand temperatures down to -50 °C.
Equipment. The standard equipment includes the boot itself, good quality molybdenum grease, clamps, and a retaining ring. Often the kit also includes a hub nut.
Life time. The service life exceeds 3 years, with a guaranteed service life of 1 year.
Pros of MARUICHI
- High quality combined with a low price.
- Analogue to original spare parts for Japanese cars.
- Long-term operation due to wear resistance of rubber.
- Frost resistance, which is important for northern regions.
- Good packaging and inclusion of lubricant.
Cons of MARUICHI
- Narrow clamps.
- Some models supplied to the secondary market differ from the originals, which requires the correct selection of the optimal boot.
TRACK
Description. The domestic manufacturer TREC occupies a significant segment of the anther market in Russia. This is due to the introduction of innovations in production and high-quality products that have international quality certificates, including environmental ones.
The boot is made of high-strength polyurethane, which increases service life and resistance to mechanical damage. There are several series of anthers available on the market, differing in characteristics and configuration.
Equipment. The standard kit includes a boot, clamps and lubricant. In the classic series, only the boot is supplied.
Life time. The guaranteed service life is 12 months or 40,000 km. In practice, the actual duration of operation depends on operating conditions and compliance with all rules. The boot can protect the unit for more than 5 years if treated with care and appropriate maintenance.
Pros of TRACK
- In production, thermoplastic elastomer is used, created on a polyurethane basis, which increases the strength indicators relative to rubber three times.
- Resistance to temperatures ranging from -65°C to +110°C.
- They last a long time with proper installation and maintenance.
- Good price/quality ratio combined with a large selection.
- High quality durable stainless steel clamps.
Cons of TRACK
- It is difficult to select a boot with the required dimensions for a number of foreign cars, since the products are more aimed at the domestic market.
- There may be a defective batch under this brand, so it is worth checking the place of manufacture when purchasing.
HORSE
Description. The Russian company HORS is part of a diversified holding association that supplies spare parts to the secondary market. Rubber-metal products, including anthers, are considered one of the production lines.
The boot is made of silicone with a good level of frost resistance. This allows it to be used in northern regions.
The element retains elasticity at temperatures from - 50 C to + 250 C. Wear resistance, which is achieved through high-quality silicone, is taken into account. The difference is considered to be a good level of protection against any aggressive substances.
Equipment. The kit includes clamps, the cover itself and lubricant.
Life time. The guaranteed period is 1 year, but practice shows that the service life significantly exceeds 3 years with proper installation.
Pros of HORSE
- High-quality design with a seal at the clamp attachment point, which ensures structural strength and reduces the possibility of dirt penetration.
- Heat and frost resistance.
- Possibility of installation on domestic and foreign brands of cars.
- Long service even in difficult conditions.
Cons of HORSE
- There are low-quality copies in the form of fakes. They cost less than the originals.
SWAG
Description. SWAG's enterprises are located in Germany. Boots are among the aftermarket parts that are supplied to international markets. In the manufacture of spare parts, high-quality materials with increased resistance to damage, including mechanical damage, are used.
Despite the fact that the company supplies a number of models of anthers for assembly line assembly, the quality of the originals is much higher than the parts supplied to the secondary market. The difference will be a low price segment compared to competitors with European quality certificates.
Equipment. The kit includes a cover, clamps, lubricant, and may also include a retaining ring. Each series has its own equipment.
Life time. The warranty is issued for one calendar year. The duration of actual operation depends on many factors, but the average period exceeds two years.
Pros of SWAG
- Budget option with European quality.
- Large selection of anthers for all brands of cars.
- There are models similar to original spare parts for German and Czech cars.
Cons of SWAG
- A large number of fakes.
Lemforder
Description. Lemforder is part of a large concern that plays a leading role in the production of auto parts. The silicone boot is designed for long-term use and has all European and international quality certificates.
Rubber-metal products are supplied in branded boxes and with protective logos, as the percentage of counterfeit products is high.
Spare parts are similar to the original parts that are used to assemble German and American-made cars.
The difference between the products is also considered to be the ability to choose the best option for any brand of car without loss of service life.
Equipment. The kit includes clamps, boot and retaining ring. For some series, a special lubricant is provided, which allows you to extend the service life.
Life time. The warranty is issued for 12 months. The service life of the protective element is more than 5 years with proper maintenance and professional installation.
Pros of Lemforder
- Inexpensive case option with good quality.
- Proximity to original parts, which facilitates installation and installation.
- Long-term operation due to the resistance of silicone to negative factors.
Cons of Lemforder
- When purchasing, you will need to check the spare part for logos and special codes, the country of the manufacturer, since there are a very large number of fakes, which are not only low in cost, but also of poor quality.
- If a non-recommended lubricant is used, the boot may be subject to accelerated wear.
The drive is removed, what next?
The drive surface is cleaned with a metal brush and rags.
Then the clamps securing the boot are removed, and it is cut or removed using a screwdriver.
The CV joint is wiped clean of grease and then becomes loose.
To do this, it can be clamped in a vice or held suspended with the outer “grenade” down, and an assistant knocks it down with a drift and hammer.
After this, you need to check the condition of the retaining ring at the end of the shaft and replace it if necessary.
The removed hinge is thoroughly wiped and placed in a container with gasoline for washing.
The new boot is placed on the shaft.
The washed CV joint sits on the shaft splines and is then driven onto the last one.
It needs to be hammered through a wooden spacer.
Don't forget about lubrication.
Before pulling the boot onto the CV joint, CV joint-4 lubricant is placed inside it, as well as inside the hinge. After this, the boot is put on the “grenade” and secured with clamps.
Then all that remains is to put everything back in place.
The drive is driven into the gearbox using a hammer and a wooden spacer.
The hub is put on the splines of the outer CV joint and the nut securing it is tightened.
The lower ball joint is screwed into place. The wheel is installed.
After this, you need to check the tightness of all the bolts and nuts that were unscrewed.
The crankcase protection is screwed on, the car is removed from the stands, and oil is poured into the gearbox.
The same sequence of work applies to the drive of the other side.
IMPORTANT: you cannot remove the drives from both sides at once, so that the gears inside the gearbox do not shift, after which it will be very difficult to install the drives back.
That's it, you can enjoy your result.
Types of CV joint anthers
Boots for CV joints are presented in the form of special protective covers that ensure tight closure of the hinge assembly from the ingress of foreign substances and various dirt.
There are two types of anthers:
1. Internal, which is necessary to protect the CV joint in the interior of the vehicle assembly. It protects the element from temperature, various objects and dirt, as well as physical impact.
2. The external or external version of the boot provides protection to external elements. It must have increased resistance to wear and stress. Typically, such protective elements are elastic, since they are subject to compression and stretching during operation of the unit.
Take into account that the two types of anthers have individual characteristics and differ from each other.
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Technology for manufacturing any rubber products (boots, corrugations, pipes), of any shapes and configurations, from two-component silicone, using the example of a corrugated boot (corrugation).
Let’s say right away - if it is possible to buy the necessary part, then it is faster and cheaper, but there are times when it is almost impossible to find and buy the required product, or you are not satisfied with the quality, or you need something non-standard, this is for “homemade people”, or even “to show off” , for example, an exclusive corrugation for the gear shift knob, then further...
A few words about silicone, manufacturers claim that it is resistant to ultraviolet, chemical and fur loads, heat, cold, in short, theoretically eternal... Yes, if compared with a similar elastic band, a silicone product is more elastic, more pleasant to the touch, without loss, or even increase in strength . We needed to make a unique corrugation (they couldn’t find anything like it), and we only needed a few pieces. Here it is.
Now, about what we will be uploading, this is a set of silicone (there is a kilogram bucket), hardener and dyes
It's like looking from the front and below. If for the corrugation, the Solida mass-volume analysis needs 25 cubes (but you need to dilute 30), then for the apron there is a larger palette, which means you need a filler (save silicone) - rubber powder (coarse sandpaper in your hands), but that comes later. Recently, someone asked where to get polyurethane silent blocks, I saw two-component polyurethane on this site, and the shapes for blocks, bushings, pads are much simpler than for corrugations or an apron.
That's it, now a video of preparing and making the corrugation (boot). I immediately apologize for the video quality, background sounds, and first-grader editing, my first experience with video
