Darrell Boehler wrote:
>
> Hi Volks,
>     I have trouble keeping cv boots on my son Tom's 86 westy 265 k miles.
> Doesn't seem to make any difference what brand I use they never last a year
> and 20 k miles. Tom just returned from a Phish gathering with a shattered
> boot.  This isn't a big thing but I tire of packing and replacing boots. He
> and I replaced his boots just before he made the 3 k mile trip there and
> back. Sometimes they shatter quickly and other times they sort of just rip
> apart where they are clamped to the axle. He has no vibrations but he does
> cruise at 4200 - 4300 rpm  or around 80  mph with 225 14 tires. I use
> valvoline moly grease.  I don't have nearly as much trouble with other vans
> or my 78 westy and I cruise at around 70 mph. Any suggestions on how to keep
> Tom in boots will be appreciated.
>
> Darrell Boehler
Darrell
the axles may be getting extended more than normal due to driving style
hard turning and body roll this could be pulling the boots apart I have
seen boots that just dont last but you say you have tryed a couple of
brands I use lobro with no problem
Bob