A Quick Glance
The front wheels of a vehicle or ATV are connected with a drive shaft. A CV joint is attached to each end of that drive shaft. They are needed to transfer the torque at a constant velocity during steering and to negotiate the upward and downward motion of the suspension. The CV joint is protected by a thick layer which is called the CV Boot. It prevents it from getting damaged. This is standard for all front wheel drives, four wheel drives, trucks and ATVs.
The Benefits of a Heavy Duty Boot Kit
A complete heavy duty boot kit comes with all the parts, attachments, bolts and other accessories needed to be successfully installed on the joint shaft. Its primary objective is to properly secure itself around the inner and outer CV joints of the vehicle and prevent any dirt particles or foreign objects from entering the CV joints and causing long term damage.
What to Check for In a Heavy Duty Book Kit
When purchasing a boot kit, there are a few things you should make sure to prevent unneeded hassle and frustration.
• Check to make sure the product is in excellent condition. A new kit should be in complete wrapping and factory packaging. If purchasing a used one, make sure it's in pristine condition.
• Make sure it has all the parts that come with the CV Boot and not just the CV Boot itself. Otherwise it's not a kit. A heavy duty boot kit is a complete package and comes with all the parts and accessories that one would need to install a CV Boot. The entire concept of a kit is that anyone with the right tools would be able to utilize it as soon as opening it.
• Always purchase authentic dealer CV kits that match your vehicle. Avoid the generic ones. Even though they are cheap, they are prone to wear and tear and will fall apart quickly than original company Kits.
The CV boot not only protects the CV joints from breaking down, it also protects your wallet from hefty expenses that occur as a result of lack of attention and carelessness. Installing the heavy duty boot kit is only half the work. The other half is constantly checking up on it from time to time and to make sure it's not wearing out or torn. A CV boot will experience some form of wear and tear over time depending on how aggressively it is used while driving. It should be replaced as soon as it gets too worn out.
Honda Heavy Duty CV Joints
