Blog | STRETCH CV Boots

Replacing Tripod / Trilobal Inner CV Boots with STRETCH CV Boots

We are often asked “can a STRETCH CV Boot be used to replace an Inner CV Boot that is a Tripod or Trilobal design of CV Boot?” The answer is a big YES if you follow these simple instructions. Firstly before cutting off or removing any old CV Boot check to see if it is a Tripod boot or not. …

Steering Rack Boot Maintenance

Why replace steering rack boots? As with CV Boots, steering rack boots also deteriorate over time. It is critical that a worn, split or damaged steering rack boot is replaced before the inside of your steering rack has been contaminated with dirt, water and other foreign materials. Once these contaminants have been introduced the steering rack will start wearing at ...

CV Boot Maintenance

Why Replace CV Boots? CV boots deteriorate over time and require replacement prior to failure. The most common cause of CV joint failure is from the deterioration and splitting or tearing of the rubber CV Boot. Once split the protective CV joint grease escapes and dirt, road grime and water can enter the joint and cause the CV joint to ...

STRETCH products

This new blog along with the STRETCH™ website we will discuss and explain all of the products that we manufacture and sell as well as the why, how and when you should replace a CV Boot, Steering Rack Boot, wiper blades etc… Over the coming blogs we will be discussing in more detail… Why should I replace a CV ...