> Has anyone out there had any experience with these things? I seem to have
> to use a substantial amount of force on them to get them to tighten at all
> (using the big screwdriver on the clamp and pulling REAL hard on the end
> trick), and I have a couple that I can't budge - I must be doing something
> wrong, or is it just simply that a large % of these things are defective?
>
Richard,
I've forgotten your location; do you have an Auto Parts Club in your
area? You might want to try the stainless steel CV boot straps they
sell. I installed a set on one of the snake's steering rack gaiters. I
didn't get it as tight as I would like too have, but that was because of
limited access; you may not have the same problem. Anyway, these are
1/4" wide stainless steel straps, long enough to fit around any boot
I've ever come across. The kit comes with a little hex headed
tightening tool that slips over the strap and allows you to curl it up
(sorta like on a sardine tin) with a ratchet. The straps have a little
"belt" loops that the straps bend over and are secured to once they're
tight. The excess is then cut off. The kits cost ~$5 each and contain
5 straps and the tool.
Roland
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