Universal CV Boots?

The Yugo needs new outers, other than factory kits from yugoparts at $16 a side, all that is available are the universal Dorman and Raybestos kits. How do the universals compare to OEM boots? I.E. is the bang for buck at least even?

are the universal kits the type that wrap around the joint and bolt together? Those are a temp fix at best, get the right ones from Yugoparts

note to self...check boots on YFH

Theres only 3 dimensions that are critical, so if you have a friendly parts store, or can find an online buyers guide, measure shaft diameter, joint diameter and length. Search and enjoy.

JThw8 wrote: are the universal kits the type that wrap around the joint and bolt together? Those are a temp fix at best, get the right ones from Yugoparts note to self...check boots on YFH

No, the kind that look like and are installed as you would a normal boot.

In reply to Kenny_McCormic:

Should be fine, then. I ran universals on my '87 CRX for two seasons without a problem. Just make sure you install them like you would factory boots and you should be OK.

rallymodeller wrote: In reply to Kenny_McCormic: Should be fine, then. I ran universals on my '87 CRX for two seasons without a problem. Just make sure you install them like you would factory boots and you should be OK.

agreed as long as they aren't those horrid things for people too lazy to pull the axle and do it right then you should be fine.

At least the autozone ones are complete junk. I tried them on my Milano because the right ones cost $50 each, but they were ripped in a few months, and that's on a rwd car. IMO they are no way worth it.

I used EMPI kits on my wife's Audi A6 and had very good results. Both fronts were replaced two or three years before we got rid of the car and both were still intact.

The "split" boots that either glue or bolt together are an absolute nightmare and should be avoided at all costs.