Need tooling help for CV boot
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Need tooling help for CV boot
I ripped a CV boot last week and I'm in the process of replacing it but I can't get the retaining rings compressed, I knew I didn't have the proper tools to begin with but figured I could crimp them with what I had ...well no such luck 
I was able to get the small inner clamp but the outer one calls for Kent-Moore part # J35566 which they want $142 for
Snap-on has crimper YA3050 for $23.
Who here has done this job and can give me some advice as to which crimper I need
You know I read a thread a few months ago about someone who was in this same predicament and decided to replace the whole axle because it was easier and now I'm beginning to understand why.
BTW - I had a tiny pin hole right next to the clamp on my last CV boot and you should have seen the mess it made, holy cow man what a mess!!!
I was able to get the small inner clamp but the outer one calls for Kent-Moore part # J35566 which they want $142 for
Snap-on has crimper YA3050 for $23.Who here has done this job and can give me some advice as to which crimper I need
You know I read a thread a few months ago about someone who was in this same predicament and decided to replace the whole axle because it was easier and now I'm beginning to understand why.
BTW - I had a tiny pin hole right next to the clamp on my last CV boot and you should have seen the mess it made, holy cow man what a mess!!!
