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Car Forum / Honda Cars / June 2006'99 Accord CV Boots Suppliers
TeGGeR® and Rich Gray convince me that replacing worn CV boots alone is better cost/effort than replacing the entire axle. I've browsed and found several suppliers that sell a CV Boot "Kit" (boot, fastening clamp/band, and grease). Price range is $12 - $16 per kit. The whole front end is 4 kits (inner and outer boots, passenger and driver side) for around $55. I called my local dealer today, and was given a price of $39 per kit, for total price close to $160. Is the dealer part really worth 3 times as much? I don't want to be penny-wise, pound-foolish, but I don't automatically assume that dealer parts are that much different from other suppliers. What is group's experience? Is there a recommended supplier? Thanks, Pat Yes. The boots that honda sells are made of superior material and are practically indestructible. At 80000kms, my CV boots started to show cracks on my 98 civic. Honda replaced them on warranty with OEM parts. I am currently at 249000kms, and these boots still do not show significant wear at all. t >TeGGeR® and Rich Gray convince me that replacing worn CV boots alone is >better cost/effort than replacing the entire axle. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >Thanks, >Pat > TeGGeR® and Rich Gray convince me that replacing worn CV boots alone > is better cost/effort than replacing the entire axle. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Is the dealer part really worth 3 times as much? Yes. The aftermarket boots will last two years then crack again. The new OEM boots will last at least ten years. Do you want to be under there every few months to make sure the cheapo boots are still intact? > I don't want to be penny-wise, pound-foolish, but I don't > automatically assume that dealer parts are that much different from > other suppliers. In this case they most definitely are.  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > > TeGGeR® and Rich Gray convince me that replacing worn CV boots alone > > is better cost/effort than replacing the entire axle. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > In this case they most definitely are. A lot of rubber parts are now being made in China and most of it is inferior. I'm not a real champion of OEM for everything but agree that anything rubber should be original Honda to assure quality. JT > A lot of rubber parts are now being made in China and most of it is > inferior. I'm not a real champion of OEM for everything Neither am I. Some OEM parts are scandalously expensive for what you get (radiators, for instance). > but agree > that anything rubber should be original Honda to assure quality. Nothing compares to OEM boots at all. Not even remotely close. SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Tried aftermarket boots and they didn't last 24K miles. >> A lot of rubber parts are now being made in China and most of it is >> inferior. I'm not a real champion of OEM for everything [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Nothing compares to OEM boots at all. Not even remotely close. |
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