subarubrat Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 These crappy bands are no comparison to the OEM type with the catches and compression fit. The smooth metal offers no grip for tightening and none for holding. What use are these pieces of S***. Anyone know of a source for OEM type bands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 i called the dealer in my area and bought other parts ,had them in 2 days , 22 bucks for both sides w / bands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted November 9, 2003 Author Share Posted November 9, 2003 I have lots of new boots, I just need the clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom63050 Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Hi Scott, Tom upstairs. I used a hose clamp, the good kind with the worm gear, on my Toyota boot as an emergency fix. Still on there 10K miles later and works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taprackready Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 I recently used a very large zip tie on my vw rabbit CV boot and its holding up so far with about a months worth of driving. It was easier to install than the metal bands. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 ditto on zip-tie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 If U get one of those tools to tighten them, and some GOOD quality zip-tyes(3/8" wide if U can find them) they work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted November 9, 2003 Author Share Posted November 9, 2003 Oh that's the real insult to injury, every auto parts store here has the OEM boot band tool ONLY, and they all sell the POS smooth bands ONLLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 have you tried auto-zone , the one in my home town has them in stock . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted November 9, 2003 Author Share Posted November 9, 2003 Yep, nothing. I am about to start digging around ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Have to dig around out in the garage to be sure. But I do believe I have some of the ribbed/slotted type clamps. How many do you need, large/small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted November 9, 2003 Author Share Posted November 9, 2003 4 large, and of course I am interested in a retailer if anyone knows of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman2 Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 I'll second the 3/8-inch wide ty wraps. I use super thick ones from work, borrowed from the local electrical-instrumentation shop, and that last longer than the boots. Glenn Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Don't know on the Supplier end of it. But I'll be digging out what I can find and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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