Re: [Chrysler300] boots + trunion kits

[paulholm <paulholm@xxxx>]

John Hertog wrote:

> Re: front trunion joints

> A member of this list suggested using CV-type axle boots to
> replace the rubber boots on the front trunions. Bad idea !
> CV-type axle boots are made of thermosplastic, and cannot
> withstand the centrifugal forces that occur at DRIVESHAFT speed.
> A Constant Velocity joint spins at tire RPM - about 600 - 650
> rpms . The boots are designed to handle 1000 rpms' - and not
> much more. A driveshaft, on the other hand, spins at 4500 rpms or
> more depending on tire size and gear ratio . CV boots will explode
> at that kind of RPM .

True, a lot of the current CV boots are cheep, BUT there are
some that are of a heaver rubber, stiffer and better constructed
then others. That is why the time was spent going through the
parts bins of the wholesaler/retailer that helped me out.
The ones we found were made by Spicer. To control Ballooning
I am trying try-wraps in the pleats.

-- 
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy