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Anyone know the name of the tool that takes off the bands on the driveshaft boot? Looks like;

http://www.quad4x4.com/qu40128.html

I'm looking for the front drive shaft boot as well.. or should I not even replace it? The boot is torn and I can't take it off without getting those bands off.

Crossy's son

Those are called Oetiker clamps. I never get them back on, usually end up using hose clamps when i put it back together.

JBradley500

to get it off all you need is a small screwdriver. put the screwdriver in the raised area and pry it open. to put them back on is more of a chore, sometimes you can use a pair of u-joint snap ring pliers or something to crimp it tight.

Philip

A set of end cutting pliers works good for recrimping those type of clamps. Just use enough force to recrimp and not cut the clamp.

j_martin

Dedicate a cheap pair to the task and dull the cutting edges.

Trebor

The easiest thing to do is simply toss that boot in the trash and replace it with a greaseable press on seal. If the boot is original to the truck it is likely nearing the end of it's useful life. Any local drive shaft shop should have the press on seal and they can also press it on for you. If you really have to reuse the boot and can't use the OEM style band straps then use decent quality UV resistant plastic cable ties to hold it on. They will not counter balance the drive shaft like hose clamps could. That's why the OEM retaining straps were aluminum.

9812vram

I use the screwdriver trick to get 'em off.

I use old sucky side cutters to get 'em back on.

If I damage one or two or three.... I use hose clamps. The shaft turns too slow and they are too close to the center of the shaft to compromise balance enough to make a noticeable difference.

Exekiel69

this is the tool You ask about
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2609901...Types&var=sbar

I use the flat screw driver and wire cutter trick all the time instead.

ChrisLib

I`d consider some heavy duty tie wraps, I`ve used them on axle CV boots with no problems, they just have to be HEAVY duty, not the kind you`ll find @ the depot or pep boys.

gyman98

I think the proper pliers cost me $20, I use them all the time on ATV's. Before that I was always losing clamps on quads with the side cutter method but the pliers get them tight!