Steering rack and pinion bellows clamp

Does anyone know where you can buy replacement steering rack and pinion bellows clamps? It's the circular clamp that holds the boot onto the steering rack. Ive only found sets where you have to buy the replacement boots as well... Let me know! thanks!

 

a worm hose clamp works, mechanics wire actually works well if wound in doubles.

Even zip ties work.

The only close way to get near factory clamp is to use a universal cv boot clamp kit and they are a pain in the ass to use, let alone on a rack that’s bolted inside the truck.

 

Ive tried a zip tie and they dont really work, the boot keeps slipping off.... I will look into a worm hose clamp. thanks!

 

a thin hose clamp works well and is reusable. Like you zip ties just didnt have enough clamping power on my truck to keep the boots on. No issues with hose clamps.


If you were inclined to go with the OEM style clamp you are looking for an "oetiker clamp" which will need a special tool to clamp them. The original ones will have the size they are stamped on them.

 

Right on! I will def look into thin hose clamps.... not inclined to go OEM, just want this boot to stay on and the zip ties havent been cutting it. thanks

 

+1 for the hose clamp.

Zip ties or bailing wire never worked for me.

 

UPDATE: hose clamps are 100 percent the best way to go. Those bellows clamps are ridiculously hard to get clamped in the space provided...even with the correct tools.