ButterFingers
Active Member
concerning the rubber gaiter for the wheel ends of the rear drive shafts, that cover the universal joint on the brake backing plate.
I was under the car yesterday doing the front brakes and noticed that the rubber boot on the l/h side rear drive shaft to hub had almost disintegrated. the other side was still intact after 40 years in the elements.
It was obviously installed before the welding and assembly of the drive shaft, so its impossible to fit a new one , even if it was available. Has anyone designed a fabric boot, with a Velcro fastener along one edge for fitting to the shaft. I am thinking of making one , but unsure of what material to use that would withstand the rigors of water being sloshed at it during the rainy season?
Peter
I was under the car yesterday doing the front brakes and noticed that the rubber boot on the l/h side rear drive shaft to hub had almost disintegrated. the other side was still intact after 40 years in the elements.
It was obviously installed before the welding and assembly of the drive shaft, so its impossible to fit a new one , even if it was available. Has anyone designed a fabric boot, with a Velcro fastener along one edge for fitting to the shaft. I am thinking of making one , but unsure of what material to use that would withstand the rigors of water being sloshed at it during the rainy season?
Peter