Can the inner drivers side boot clamp be replaced on the vehicle without removing the axle shaft?

 

Yes had to do this on my truck, used a side cutters to cut old one off and got a big hose clamp and put it on. I know you are suposed to use a special clamp have had mine on since october and have had no issues.

 

I have heard some guys using zip-ties ( wire ties ). I don`t know, I pulled my c-v shaft and rebooted it.

 

A 5" hose clamp from Lowes (a little over a dollar) worked on my drivers side when the boot came off. I went ahead and put on two new CV axles, though....although after we got the old ones out....I think that hose clamp I put on would have stayed on until doomsday. lol

 

here is a link to a discussion on this...i have been running hose clamp for 60,000 miles. still on there

https://blazerforum.com/forum/steering-suspension-drivetrain-36/cv-axle-death-t-crank-35874/

 

If it is just the clamp then it can easily be replaced with a hose clamp like many people on here have said if its the boot as well then I would suggest replacing the whole cv axle because it is much easier than just replacing the boots and honestly it really doesnt cost that much more...

 

I have used those giant zip ties with no problems before

 

Another possible alternative to the normal metal hose clamp ( which will rust ) and the plastic zip tie is the the all new Flexi-Clamp. This clamp is made from strong DuPont Nylon 66. Some of it's features include re-usable over and over again, will never rust, non-conductive and it can tighten to 75 psi ( which is tighter than most metal clamps ). Come visit the following link for more information and to view a video:

VIDEO :: Flexi-Clamp Hose Clamp

 

Hey look at that - I learned something new today.