Only buy OEM quality CV Boot kits
02-15-18, 07:48 AM
#1
Driver
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Only buy OEM quality CV Boot kits
FYI,
I replaced the CV Boots on my GX back in October and purchased a non OEM kit from ebay and just the other day I noticed that the CV Boot is starting to crack and deteriorate. Meanwhile the other side has the original 12 year old CV Boot which is in perfect shape. All after 12 years in the North East. There is a reason why OEM products cost so much and it is because it is quality. I cheaped out and bought aftermarket junk and I got burned. Lesson learned.
I replaced the CV Boots on my GX back in October and purchased a non OEM kit from ebay and just the other day I noticed that the CV Boot is starting to crack and deteriorate. Meanwhile the other side has the original 12 year old CV Boot which is in perfect shape. All after 12 years in the North East. There is a reason why OEM products cost so much and it is because it is quality. I cheaped out and bought aftermarket junk and I got burned. Lesson learned.
02-15-18, 08:23 AM
#2
Lexus Champion
FYI,
I replaced the CV Boots on my GX back in October and purchased a non OEM kit from ebay and just the other day I noticed that the CV Boot is starting to crack and deteriorate. Meanwhile the other side has the original 12 year old CV Boot which is in perfect shape. All after 12 years in the North East. There is a reaOEMson why OEM products cost so much and it is because it is quality. I cheaped out and bought aftermarket junk and I got burned. Lesson learned.
I replaced the CV Boots on my GX back in October and purchased a non OEM kit from ebay and just the other day I noticed that the CV Boot is starting to crack and deteriorate. Meanwhile the other side has the original 12 year old CV Boot which is in perfect shape. All after 12 years in the North East. There is a reaOEMson why OEM products cost so much and it is because it is quality. I cheaped out and bought aftermarket junk and I got burned. Lesson learned.
02-15-18, 09:34 AM
#3
Driver
Thread Starter
The OEM CV Boot kit is made by Toyota and the part number is 04427-60141. You can get them on ebay and reputable online retailers. They are widely available but cost more than the non OEM CV Boot kits.
Last edited by deeken; 02-15-18 at 09:56 AM.
02-15-18, 10:20 AM
#4
Pole Position
Sure, the OEM is not made by Toyota, but a supplier to them. Which passed all of the QC checks so far as material strength, quality, durability, etc.
Some replacement off eBay or (increasingly) Amazon isn't going to have that guarantee.
I've started calling tools from HF and Northern the "one project tool", as that's likely how long it'll last (if that).
Chip H.
Some replacement off eBay or (increasingly) Amazon isn't going to have that guarantee.
I've started calling tools from HF and Northern the "one project tool", as that's likely how long it'll last (if that).
Chip H.
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