CAC Boots Upgrade
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 80,535
Likes: 97
From: Norlina NC
CAC Boots Upgrade
Ive been thinking of upgrading the CAC boots on my 04 6.0L.. I tried using the sites search thing to see if there were any similar threads but wasnt having much luck with that.. gave me everything but what i wanted to find.. and I dont really feel like rooting through the 46,000 sum threads to find an answer that might be there...
So was wondering who all you guys recommend as the best upgrade for those boots.. Main reason im looking to upgrade is the one that connects right to the turbo is extremely flexy.. I can literally take the intake pipe in my hand and wiggle it around a good 2 inches in any direction and im pretty sure i shouldnt be able to do that.. the other boots seem fine but have had a couple blow off and been told thats usually a pretty good sign to upgrade because theyre getting weak... also been told replacing with factory ones is not recommended due to id be having the same issue with weak boots again in just a couple years...
So any suggestion in this area of who makes the best boots to upgrade with?? Also if you could provide links to who has em thatd be great too..been having problems finding them other than on summit and jegs.. they only have BD diesels.
So was wondering who all you guys recommend as the best upgrade for those boots.. Main reason im looking to upgrade is the one that connects right to the turbo is extremely flexy.. I can literally take the intake pipe in my hand and wiggle it around a good 2 inches in any direction and im pretty sure i shouldnt be able to do that.. the other boots seem fine but have had a couple blow off and been told thats usually a pretty good sign to upgrade because theyre getting weak... also been told replacing with factory ones is not recommended due to id be having the same issue with weak boots again in just a couple years...
So any suggestion in this area of who makes the best boots to upgrade with?? Also if you could provide links to who has em thatd be great too..been having problems finding them other than on summit and jegs.. they only have BD diesels.
Junior User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Ive been thinking of upgrading the CAC boots on my 04 6.0L.. I tried using the sites search thing to see if there were any similar threads but wasnt having much luck with that.. gave me everything but what i wanted to find.. and I dont really feel like rooting through the 46,000 sum threads to find an answer that might be there...
So was wondering who all you guys recommend as the best upgrade for those boots.. Main reason im looking to upgrade is the one that connects right to the turbo is extremely flexy.. I can literally take the intake pipe in my hand and wiggle it around a good 2 inches in any direction and im pretty sure i shouldnt be able to do that.. the other boots seem fine but have had a couple blow off and been told thats usually a pretty good sign to upgrade because theyre getting weak... also been told replacing with factory ones is not recommended due to id be having the same issue with weak boots again in just a couple years...
So any suggestion in this area of who makes the best boots to upgrade with?? Also if you could provide links to who has em thatd be great too..been having problems finding them other than on summit and jegs.. they only have BD diesels.
So was wondering who all you guys recommend as the best upgrade for those boots.. Main reason im looking to upgrade is the one that connects right to the turbo is extremely flexy.. I can literally take the intake pipe in my hand and wiggle it around a good 2 inches in any direction and im pretty sure i shouldnt be able to do that.. the other boots seem fine but have had a couple blow off and been told thats usually a pretty good sign to upgrade because theyre getting weak... also been told replacing with factory ones is not recommended due to id be having the same issue with weak boots again in just a couple years...
So any suggestion in this area of who makes the best boots to upgrade with?? Also if you could provide links to who has em thatd be great too..been having problems finding them other than on summit and jegs.. they only have BD diesels.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 5
From: Roseburg, OR
Just installed my Riff raff boots, which fit perfect. No more blowing off like the factory ones. New boots and clamps were $95. Make sure you replace them before you get a dent in the hood. Dents are especially noticeable on black, so I used some stainless tie wire to make sure if the boot came off it would not hit the hood. I blew the boot twice and no dents.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 0
From: Virginia beach, VA
I have the riff raff boots too. After I blew the stock one the first time I couldn't get it to stay on again (although I never did try the hairspray trick). So far no problems with the riffraff boots
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 80,535
Likes: 97
From: Norlina NC
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
