Inner CV boot sources.

[Rust]

looking for a source or a part number for inner cv joint boots for front 4WD axles for EA82.

 

Been using the generic ones, and they don't last very long.

 

 

[idosubaru]

i've had beck arnley boots and others breaking in 3 years or so as well, i've since switched to Subaru they seem to last much longer. 

 

i think it's this:

23222GA120

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUBARU-23222GA120-GENUINE-OEM-BOOT-/381152395409

 

we have the complete parts manual for an XT (EA82) on subaruxt.com, excellent resource for stuff like this:

http://www.subaruxt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12803

[Rust]

went to the subaru company website.

 

23222GA120 is  also listed as  723222020   ,  723222021    ,  723222022     ,    723222040    ,   723222041  ,  723222042    AND   723222043

 

They are all different prices, but they all match the same application for 28323A  (inner CV Boot)

 

Think I will need to investigate more on why the subaru parts website has mutiple different part numbers , with different prices , for the same application?

 

Thanks for listing the part number.

[mkc1962]

Ive been working on cv booted vehicles for over 35 years. In the past 20 have started to notice a lack in quality in the rubber of replacment boots.  Probably the biggest conitributor to this issue is these rubber boots sit on shelves for a verly long time. About 20 years back when replacing boots over and over on an old honda civic, I came up with the following idea which has proven to solve the problem for me ever since.

 

Power steering fluid is designed by nature to prolong the life of rubber hoses. When I get new CV boots, I wipe the entire outside surface of the new boots liberaly with PS fluid, several coats. Let sit for a bit and wipe off the residual. Then install. Since that time I have not had another case of a torn or cracked boot due to normal usage.