Where do I get a set of pliers that tighten up the clamp ? I am using OEM clamps and I can't get it tight enough to stay. Thanks,
D.

 

i use a set of needle nose pliers for mine and worked real well. make sure thier a good pair. if not theres some on ebay i think or buy them at a parts store.

 

Did you have the OEM style clamps ? I know there are different kinds. Mine is the polaris oem clamps and look confusing . and hard to understand how they work.
Thanks,
Raz

 

looks like there is a a "normal" set of pliers and then an "earless" do you know which ones are for what type of clamps?
Thanks,
D.

 

go to ebay and there is a store call american cv he has every think you need. and when you buy the clamp tool ask him to send you extra clamps for that tool. very nice guy. i have the tool and it works great you want the one with the ratchet.

 

on my 06' they where the regual polaris clamps w/ the little knubbs (holes) where the tool goes into to grap.

 

i use the clamps that come with the tool you place the clamp around the boot and slide the end through the ratchet part and it tightens around the boot the tool i have even cuts it for you too i really do not know about the stock ones you might have to take it to the dealership sorry

 

I used a pair of tile nippers to close the knubs so the end could catch the barbs. Polaris uses a different cv band then other ATV's because of the close clearance around the outside of the cv boot. You close the ring loosely with a pair of needle nose pliers so they are tighter then just loose. The barb will catch a hole to keep it closed. You take the tile nipper and close the band by the two knubs the rest of the way real easy. I had problems trying to close it with needles nose pliers before I got the tile nipper to help out. I used an 8" tile nipper to finish the job in no time. The jaws don't open real wide but if you close the band enough with the needles nose pliers, it's enough for the tile nipper to catch the knubs. You can also reverse the procedure and take the bands off if neccesary. I also sprayed a little WD-40 around the boot ends so the band would slide easy for closing. I did this work on my 03 Polaris Sportsman 500. I had put EPI heavy duty springs plus a spacer and accidently tore one boot on the front. A little job always turns bigger but the experience was worth it.

 

if i was going to do alot of those clamps i would buy the pliers for sure as it would be easier.