CV boot band woes

aww1970 · 11-04-2009, 08:02 PM

So I have now blown 4 CV boot bands off. Big mess, grease everywhere. 3 outers and one inner so far. The first 3 were pre-lift, and now the outer after a 2" lift. The first 3 were replaced under warranty, and it goes back again for the 4th time??

Anyone ever hear of this?

Even under warranty I am sick of going to the dealer and I would pay for a perminent fix.

I drive 95% hiway, nothing crazy here.

topgun155 · 11-04-2009, 08:16 PM

That sucks. Hopefully they will still fix it after the lift. Have you ever brought the band into them and asked if they can find why they are breaking not just fix it.

aww1970 · 11-04-2009, 09:16 PM

The bands have been sliding off.

topgun155 · 11-05-2009, 06:21 PM

Huh. Never heard of that happening. I don't have 4x4 so I'm probably not that much help. Isn't there a lip on the boot to keep this from happening.

ccs368 · 11-06-2009, 09:20 AM

Sure doesn't make sense with the pre-lift slipping off because the rubber boot has molded ribs that sort of captures the band from sliding off. However, if the recessed area where the band is actually seated in is still greasy, I would think it could slip off at extreme suspension travels. Aftermarket bands do suck if you don't have the proper dedicated tool to twist and tighten the band before you fold it over and crimp. If you're using pliers (like I did) there's more chance for a loose fitting band. Would a diff drop spacer kit help limit any extreme angles into the boot?

PrezidentRedz · 11-06-2009, 12:58 PM

sounds like who ever is putting the bands on isnt making them tight. I did mine my self it was a pain. but they should be super tight.

11-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
aww1970 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #8979 Gender: Male Posts: 184 2009 Tacoma TRD Long Box 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4L Phantom Canopy, OEM running boards, 5100's set @ .85" w/Eibach springs (approx 2.5" lift) w/1.5" AAL in the rear.	CV boot band woes So I have now blown 4 CV boot bands off. Big mess, grease everywhere. 3 outers and one inner so far. The first 3 were pre-lift, and now the outer after a 2" lift. The first 3 were replaced under warranty, and it goes back again for the 4th time?? Anyone ever hear of this? Even under warranty I am sick of going to the dealer and I would pay for a perminent fix. I drive 95% hiway, nothing crazy here.

11-04-2009, 08:16 PM	#2
topgun155 Senior Member Name: Zack Joined: Dec 2008, #11728 Location: Richmond, TX Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 359 08 Prerunner V6 Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Painted Stock Rims Black, AvidOffroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.	That sucks. Hopefully they will still fix it after the lift. Have you ever brought the band into them and asked if they can find why they are breaking not just fix it. __________________ Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Black Rims, Avid Offroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.

11-05-2009, 06:21 PM	#4
topgun155 Senior Member Name: Zack Joined: Dec 2008, #11728 Location: Richmond, TX Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 359 08 Prerunner V6 Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Painted Stock Rims Black, AvidOffroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.	Huh. Never heard of that happening. I don't have 4x4 so I'm probably not that much help. Isn't there a lip on the boot to keep this from happening. __________________ Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Black Rims, Avid Offroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.

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11-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#3
aww1970 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #8979 Gender: Male Posts: 184 2009 Tacoma TRD Long Box 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4L Phantom Canopy, OEM running boards, 5100's set @ .85" w/Eibach springs (approx 2.5" lift) w/1.5" AAL in the rear.	The bands have been sliding off.

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ccs368 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10931 Location: MA Gender: Male Posts: 23 05 Access Cab SR5 4x4 2005 Access Cab Manual	Sure doesn't make sense with the pre-lift slipping off because the rubber boot has molded ribs that sort of captures the band from sliding off. However, if the recessed area where the band is actually seated in is still greasy, I would think it could slip off at extreme suspension travels. Aftermarket bands do suck if you don't have the proper dedicated tool to twist and tighten the band before you fold it over and crimp. If you're using pliers (like I did) there's more chance for a loose fitting band. Would a diff drop spacer kit help limit any extreme angles into the boot?