FB3000K Small Shaft Universal CV Boot Installation Kit Constant Velocity Boot Set (1 Boot 1 Cone)

Love the result but not easy to install.

Like most X-drive BMW's, both front outer CV boots failed. Was able to notice the issue before the CV joints themselves failed. Due to the stretchy nature of these boots, I was able to replace boots without having to remove the CV axles from the car. Of note the included boot clamps are not the best quality. I broke one of the smaller (inside clamp that goes around the narrow part of the axle) and had to go to an auto parts store for another one. As others have said, you must have a CV clamp crimping tool. The boots and included plastic cone worked out great. Would definitely buy again.

I bought these because of how easy the video showed to install the boots. I rebuilt my Raxles half shafts - the boots from Raxles don't last long but the axles are great. I had to buy two kits and when I went to install the first boots my son had to help me. I used axle grease and silicone on the cone and we got the boot on with a lot of muscle. Then, I opened the second box to do the other axle and noticed the cone was smaller. The boots went on so much easier with the smaller boot. So my complaint is I ordered the small axle kit but I think I got a large and small axle kit. Also, the clamps are low grade so I had to order new clamps for my inside boots. Other than that, it seems the boots are of good quality and I like how the cone worked I just wished I used the small one first.

Make sure you watch videos and use spray on furniture polish to stretch/slide the boot. It does work

It days it will fit my 2015 ram 1500, I went ahead and bought it, I received it. I started taking apart my wheels and getting everything read for installation, while inspecting the product it turns out thag it doesn't even fit the truck. This product wasted my time, i sat for 3 hours unmountong everything and then remounting it after figuring out it won't work. If you're a mechanic you will understand how hard this was to do, especially for a person like me who has a disc and back problem! This is totally unprofessional. I don't recommend buying a product that can't even get its own specs right. How could uou trust a product on a vehicle you drive that doesn't even know if what they made woild fit your car.

Make sure to clean the rust on the outer CV axle before you tear off your old boot. This will minimize the chance of debris getting into the grease and bearings.I lubed everything up with grease and thought it'd be clever to pre-stretch the boot over the cone before sliding the boot over the CV axle. Don't do that because the boot will keep sliding off the cone cause there isn't enough friction to keep it on. Go to directly trying to slide the boot over the axle. I was doing the outer CV, but I found it was easier to do the small diameter first. As a smaller individual, (125lb) I had my back against a wall and basically used my leg, core, and a paper towel (for better grip) to push the boot through.I did try letting the boot sit in hot water, as well as the cone and grease, but I think it's not helpful if you're not super fast. Everything cools down by the time you have a successful attempt.Overall, boot is of good quality, but it's a b#&$ to put on

I suppose this is like everything else, the first time you do it is a challenge but it would go much more smoothly the second time. That's where instructions would help immensely to give you a fighting chance at success the first time. I was doing an outboard CV so the first question was do I turn it inside out and install the big end first or try to install the small end first? There are videos showing doing it both ways and I couldn't find anything specific to this brand. I chose to turn it inside out and I think I'd do it that way again. The next question was what to lubricate the cone with. Some videos say Pledge, some say oil, some say grease, some kits come with the cone lube. I started with Pledge because it seemed like it would be the least messy but made another mistake by only lubricating the cone and not the boot. The boot stretched tight over the cone wipes off the lubrication and then you're trying to slide the small end over a dry cone. SPOILER ALERT: That doesn't work. After lubing the boot and the cone for try #2 I ran into the next issue. The boot actually slides up the cone easily enough but the cone isn't big enough to clear the CV joint (see pic #1) and the boot stopped sliding when it hit the joint. I fought and fought and finally got the leading edge of the boot into the retaining groove on the joint and it wasn't going any farther. By now the Pledge was gone and the boot was dry on the cone. I was able to get it removed and regrouped for try #3. I went for a little more permanent lubricant and chose spray silicone and put it on both the boot and the cone. This try got the boot completely off the cone but the small end had barely cleared the tone wheel and it was NOT going to slide over the joint. At this point boot #1 gave up the fight (see pic #2). It was also about this point I wondered if I was going to have a vehicle down while waiting for a new half-shaft, but I had another boot and I'm not a quitter so I strategized for try #4. This was all or nothing so I went with grease. I liberally greased the outside of boot #2 and then turned it inside out and greased the cone - and then that little voice in the back of my head that said you need to do something about the rusty CV joint OD got loud enough that I finally listened and sanded down the joint until it was as smooth as the cone. This time the leading edge slid easily over the CV joint but the small end stopped just past the tone wheel again. With the cleaned up CV joint I was able to work the small end over and the worst of the battle was over. I wasn't off the struggle bus yet as I couldn't get the boot long enough without it collapsing because it would seal to the shaft and pull a vacuum when slid out to the retaining grooves. I was able to ever so gently insert a radiator hose pick in the small end as it was slid out so air could get in and the boot retained its proper form. My final blunder wasn't discovered until assembling the axle back into the knuckle and realizing the boot was too far on the joint and the clamp interfered with the casting. Thank goodness the kit included everything needed to do 2 joints because I used virtually all of it to do one. I rated the product 3 stars when there's nothing wrong with it and that may seem a little harsh but the lack of instructions meant a 1 hour job took half a day and paying for enough to do 2 joints is only enough to do one. Folks that do this for a living don't need them but home gamers only do a few in their lifetime and would most definitely benefit from them. Not having instructions affected the value of the product for me. I have four more of these to do on a pickup and after having been through it and knowing all the tricks - I'll go with split boots.

Worked perfect for my 2022 Jeep Renegade after I got a puncture in one of my cv axle boots. Much cheaper than buying a new axle and easy to install.

Did the job correctly without removing complete shaft, saved me lots of time

Après l'ajout d'un lift kit de 2 po mes boots de cardan OEM on fendu et ouverte du a l'angle devenu trop gros , je recommande fortement ce kit , ces boots la son souple , épaisse et plus longue , sa regler mon problème , et avec le cône lorsque fait de la bonne manière ces vraiment facile à poser

J'ai dû remplacé une boots de cardan suite a une perte de graisse,j'ai vu ce produit et la vidéo ma convaincu. j'ai une base en mécanique donc pas de problème,j'ai remarqué que le cône que j'ai reçu était quand-même gros pour le cardan,je l'ai coupé environ la grosseur que j'avais besoin. Bref avec une canne de pledge et un peu de force le tour est joué. PS bien lubrifié l'extérieur de la botte car elle tourne sinon ça prend 2 minutes

Pas compliquer utilisé du pledge sur le conne ça guise toute seul

One boot ripped on manufactured seam first try with a fully lubed cone. Tried to contact supplier but never received a reply. Website they have linked to seller is a shoe factory. The second boot did work which is why it is receiving a 3 star. However I’m not impressed with 0 customer service.