Worm Style Axle Boot Clamps

[Peter Boettcher]

Looking for info on a source for the narrow worm style axle boot clamps that can be used on the split boots.
The ones supplied with the Febi boots I purchased seem a bit iffy on clamping the boot compared to the worm style clamp.
Our usual vendors do not seem to have these available.

Thanks!!

[Mike Wilson]

Try Klasse 356 or some of our other 356 parts vendors.

Mike

[David Jones]

Peter, do you mean this type of hose clamp?
http://www.jbugs.com/product/111598041.html

[Doug McDonnell]

I would just call Vic, ask him what he uses, and probably buy 2 from him.

[Jeffrey Leeds]

BelMetric offers several options. Here are two: https://www.belmetric.com/norma-torro-h ... -c-15_145/

[Peter Boettcher]

Thanks Guys!
I had looked at Stoddard, SMC, Pelican Parts, and did not see them.
Great Info

[Doug McDonnell]

http://www.stoddard.com/99951210402.html

[Paul Lima]

The Stoddard reference is to one that is more authentic, and doesn't have pressure points on the rubber like the worm clamps. You do need a PhD in clamps to work them, though.

[Peter Boettcher]

ordered from Jbugs.com
3.99 per axle!

[Martin Bruechle]

If you drive in rain or wet roads you might want to order some stainless hose clamps from marine supply or get good aircraft ones.
The Jbugs ones are probably chinese and may rust.

[Steve Proctor]

Can anyone confirm the optimal size for the screw-type clamps for the axle boots? 9mm appears to be a good width. Measured my one-piece boots and it looks like the clamp area diameters are about 52mm small end and 90mm large end. Found this chart and logic would say somewhere close to min and max adjustability, but don't want it to be so short that it is hard to get the end started. Is there a best practices size?

[Mike Wilson]

Unfortunately, the B parts manual only lists them by part number. The smaller ones: 644.34.191.1 (999.512.102.02).
The larger ones, two different numbers: 644.34.191.1 (999.512.103.02) and 999.511.045.02.

Checking part numbers by Google says 9 x 700mm and 9 x 100mm. I'd measure the O.D.'s of the boot to make sure.

Mike

[Martin Benade]

The parts manual list them as worm type, or just some appropriate band clamp that fits?
I’m guessing those Google numbers are length, not diameter.

[Mike Wilson]

Good point, Martin. No mention of type. Weren't the originals the strap type like used for the heater hoses?

Mike

[Steve Proctor]

Yes, my question was relative to this type. With everything going on in the area (various cables, camber regulator, etc.) don't have the patience for cotter pin configuration and don't have the tool for the pinch the tab configuration.