Driveshaft Boots

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  • 14th October 2025 at 12:50 pm #37595
    David Horsley
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      After 32 years without a Traction, I’ve just taken the plunge and bought a 1951 11BL in France.

      The rubber boots on the outer driveshafts have split on both sides. My previous 1952 11BL didn’t have these boots and with regular and copious greasing didn’t seem to suffer without them.

      I’ve seen many other Tractions functioning without them.

      Are they absolutely essential or can I just cut them off, at least in the short-term ?

       

      16th October 2025 at 12:05 am #37599
      Larry Lewis
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        You’ll be OK without them.

        18th October 2025 at 11:38 am #37611
        David Horsley
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          Thank you, Larry.

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