The Rockford boots are thick and stout.  But they only have 4 convolusions.  Once a tear initiates, of course there is no turning back.  I have seen Tiguan boots advised on The Samba.  I also saw on Facebook where a guy bought some boots with 6 convolusions and made of ThermoPlastic Elastomer, not rubber, but took some modifications to allow it to fit.  Anyway, I bought one of those half-axles that Dean (OlRivrRat) sent a link to.  Has the good Loebro joints.  I built a plywood box; mounted it under Vanagon; all bag sealed and greased and ready to go.  Just hanging there.  Reason:  I do long distance roadtrips, like across the country; I have had previous situations where the clicking started; now, I can pretty much pull into any auto mechanic anywhere, I even have the 12 Point driver for the screws; just peace of mind.  Cheap.

    On Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:16:40 AM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:  
 
         Unless the CVJs are fairly new I will usually choose to do these ~

https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/251501203GX-MFG60-V1757.aspx <https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/251501203GX-MFG60-V1757.aspx>

> On 11 Apr , 2022, at 8:26 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> First the group wisdom challenge 
> 
> If you need to replace a CV boot and you have in your collection three different boots, which one would you use?
> 1. New Rockford 
> 2 New Rain, Not sure if spelled right.
> 3. Used VW boot intact little bit of wear marks on outside.
> See end to find what we chose 
> 
> still want to know if anyone has found a really good replacement CV boot.
> 
> I was under my van Friday inspecting things and noticed grease had been thrown from a boot unto some hoses.  I felt the boot and found a slit. 
> 
> This boot was a Rain and had few miles on it as it replaced a Rockford that was not that old when it died. Maybe 4,000 miles maybe much less.
> 
> Saturday with the help of a friend we changed out the boot.
> 
> I’ve now done this three times just for the boots.  And for transmission work I’ve done an additional 4 Axles.
> 
> At this point I can do the job blind.  Literally.
> 
> So any new boots out there that actually hold up?
> 
> What boot did we choose to install?  
> 
> The used VW boot.
> 
> 
> Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps.
> Why don’t replacement boots last on my van!
> And why don’t complete kits come complete?
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
> And now collecting spares for 84 Manual