Hi there. Just wondering if anyone has recently shopped around for cv boots. I’m aware that the rears fit the front inner on the 14" models and one of my front inners is split. Doing research on the samba i may as well give up because quality has taken a dive over the years.
But. Micks has a couple on their site. One for rear and/or front inner and another specifically for front inner(cheaper) Both gkn/lobro.
Heritage has meyle brand for almost double the price.
What do you say?
Neil
Hi Neil.
I’ve got the Rockford from GoWesty.
Fits rear and front inner.
Firm plastic/rubber composition with metal flange and band.
#211 501 149RF.
That’s the same part number as the dearer one at micks.
How long has it been in Gerald?
Sorry, I carry it as a spare…
About 6 years ago I had a pair of complete beefed up front axle kits installed with GKN componetry from Bus Depot…not sure what boots were included, unfortunately.
Yeah quality has dropped a fair bit and they will probably last you 2-3 years before the will start to get porous- May be a few more year, but def. something to have on the agenda for a regular check.
Take the GKN ones from MM, if you go for the front inner only make sure you have got the flange (as they are without). If they have been replaced on your Syncro in the past, most likely they have used then rear ones and chucked the flange in the bin…
Yep, these are the flanged ones 
Done!
A bit of fun and games but easy with a good mate to help.
Fitted new OME front shocks while in there. Might be a bit high now.
And refitted the balanced tailshaft. Test run tomorrow.
Modified protection bars ready to go on. Then the dash removal for the fan.
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Hey Neil.
Well done…good luck with the rest!
I’ve just recently put my rhs front inner cv together. The circlip came off when doing other work. Just changing wheels around this arvo and had a look to see if it was still OK.
It looks like the life has been sucked out of it
It’s not sitting even like the others.
Would anyone know the cause and is there a fix or leave it alone?
Neil
It seems the only way that could happen is if there is twisting the CV joint/ end of shaft and the rubber boot grips too hard on the shaft. It would be more understandable to the outer CV joint, yet not the inner.
Maybe your zip tie to the shaft end is a bit tight?
Thanks Scott. I’ll remove the cable tie and see if I can slide the end in and out a bit. That may fix the look a bit.
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That does look odd Neil,
The end of the boot (on the axle) looks like it is in the ridges where it should sit? It would have to be a long way out (boot pulled towards wheel) to stretch it that far?
It almost looks like the whole axle has moved towards the wheel. Does it drive fine including when turning?
The front inncer CV should have a spacer behind it. Could the spacer be missing?
Yes Richard. Everything appears fine when i drive. Although I haven’t been far. Waiting for engineers report for rego.
Hopefully in time for the Bus Stop. And then either NT or WA. Depending on the rain and floods.
That sounds good Neil
Sounds like a nice trip planned, hope it goes well.