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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tcBob, Sep 6, 2011.

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  1. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:01 PM
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    Lucky bastard.
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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    Yeah, I have no idea why it's only that side considering the passenger side has less weight causing more lift haha
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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    Weird
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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    That's what mine have done too. Slinging grease but not torn.

    Been there done that on my old 96. After I replaced them once and they tore again, I said fuck it and never changed them again.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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    As Monte alluded to, the higher axle angles that are a result of the Eibach coils cause the boot fins to touch. Especially the inner boot fins, tho it can happen on the outers also. When they do touch, it doesn't take very long for them to wear thru.

    Older rubber does fatigue and the boots can also tear at the small clamp when they are stretched by the new, higher axle angles.
     
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  6. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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    Would throwing some kind of lubricant on them frequently help? Maybe grease the boots once a week? Or some kind of grease spray?
     
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  7. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    It seems unlikely that would help to prevent a failure. Not sure tho. Maybe worth a try as a delaying tactic. Do you have a slight groove worn into the side of one or more of the fins?
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    It's weird that everyone's boots have busted torn or leaking
    I'm at 182k and mine are perfect no leaks or nothing, with no diff drop
    I'm sure it helps that I have manual hubs though
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2013 at 3:51 PM
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    Yes, that is the reason. Your axles aren't turning all the time.
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    Hell. Its worth a try. Il experiment with it.
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    Actually I'm asking these questions for future reference. I already purchased my axles for my conversion. About half way there in parts needed.
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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    I wouldn't put anything on them. I would think it would just cause the dust and dirt to stick to the boot, then you have that added friction causing them to wear faster.
     
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  13. Nov 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    Here and there. Sometimes.
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    I think we also get the effect of stretch and shrink. Like taking a piece of metal and bending it back and forth.
     
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  14. Nov 20, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    Got the lift on!
     
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  15. Nov 20, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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    Good points.
     
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  16. Nov 21, 2013 at 5:23 AM
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    Can't you also put zipties snugly between fins that are touching to act as a spacer so they can't rub? Or is that just a myth
     
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  17. Nov 21, 2013 at 5:28 AM
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    5uqyveny_5232df1d0b44d3e0f669299e9e5b18fd74aecc36.jpg my billies and eibachs! With a 2" AAL in the back.
     
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  18. Nov 21, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    Never heard of that. Anyone else?
     
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  19. Nov 21, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    I feel like the zip tie would cut into the rubber more so than the CV rotating
     
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  20. Nov 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM
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    Just cut off the inner factory clamps and slide the boot so the fins are apart and use hose clamps to hold them down..wam bam no more worn boots.
     
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