What CV Boot clips do you use

[RichValver]

So usually I use the boot clamps in picture 1, but I have absolutely no clearance on my Megane 225 cv joints so need the most slimline clamps I can get. I had to use a metal cable tie type like pic 2 as its all I had to hand.

So what clamps do you lot use and what would you recommend out of these

 

[JamesBryan]

I usually use the Oetiker clamps like pic 1.

How much clearance do you need?

Can you clamp them down tight and then flatten the tab a bit more with a hammer, i've done that before.

 

[RichValver]

I usually use the Oetiker clamps like pic 1.

How much clearance do you need?

Can you clamp them down tight and then flatten the tab a bit more with a hammer, i've done that before.

Every time I tried hammering them down they loosened off on me. There's barely anything. Like using those type clamps it was hitting the hub and undoing itself

 

[Brigsy]

Use the bottom stainless band type. They clear OK on 225/r26, i use the same ones.

Buy the tool for fitting and watch the youtube vids on how to fit.

 

[RichValver]

Use the bottom stainless band type. They clear OK on 225/r26, i use the same ones.

Buy the tool for fitting and watch the youtube vids on how to fit.

Just watched a video on it 👍

 

[JamesBryan]

Every time I tried hammering them down they loosened off on me. There's barely anything. Like using those type clamps it was hitting the hub and undoing itself

Ahh must be tight for space then.

 

[Brigsy]

Ahh must be tight for space then.

Cv to hub clearance is absolutely knacker tight on meg cv. The oem clips are a solid band.

Band type fitted. Use oem hard plastic type boots.

In situ.

 

[JamesBryan]

Cv to hub clearance is absolutely knacker tight on meg cv. The oem clips are a solid band.

Band type fitted. Use oem hard plastic type boots.View attachment 1656456
In situ.
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Yeah see what you mean.

Never had to do one when my brother had his 225.

Yeah thermoplastic boots for outer and rubber inner, like a few Ford ones i've done.

 

[RichValver]

I managed to get away with the j&r cv joint/boot but like I said, they supply the wrong clip that fouls. So il order some of these style clips to do the other side