Cv style boot clamp versus pipe clamp.

99xjclassic · **Joined:** Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:15 pm **Posts:** 43

I just pulled my driveshaft off of my 2002 libby to grease the splines. It has those special boot clamps that require special tools to put on. Well I just replaced it with a good ole fashioned pipe clamp. What are the benefits of the factory boot clamp? Is it safe to use a pipe clamp in its place? Thanks

KJ04 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:46 am

I've got a screw type band clamp on mine for over a yr. now, and doing just fine.

fmc1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:34 am **Posts:** 19

A band clamp has a much better balance than a screw type clamp. The screw will act as a counter weight and put the shaft out of balance. If the clamp is on the half shafts you probably won’t feel the vibration. If you put the clamp on the drive shaft which is spinning 3.73 times faster than the wheels I’m sure you will feel a vibration.

deboy922 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:50 am

Screw clamp for 6 months on the passenger side...so far, so good.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:00 am

FYI - someone mentioned that the official Chrysler fix for an out of balance driveshaft was to attach 2 screw type band clamps and gradually seperate until the vibration went away (I wasn't impressed) however it points out that they are heavy enough to affect the balance - if it's a issue - put 2 on - with the heads on opposite sides - so that they cancel out.

99xjclassic · **Joined:** Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:15 pm **Posts:** 43

Thanks for the information! No vibes yet.

Cv style boot clamp versus pipe clamp.

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