Problem, my dust boots are gone. How crucial is it that I go through the summer with them in the busted shape they are in? Thanks in advance.

 

What do you mean by "dust boots"? Are you referring to the Constant Velocity joint boots? If so, that must be repaired immediately. If they have been "gone" for a while it may be too late to save your CV joints.

 

Just when I think I am giving all of the information, my mind wanders. I meant the shock boots.

 

Well, the dust boots keep the shaft of the struts clean and free from road dirt and grime. If your boots are torn, the shock will get dirty and MAY fail prematurely. Unfortunately replacement of the dust boots is very labor intensive, and involves disassembling the entire front strut assembly for replacement. So, if you feel the itch, I would do some suspension upgrades at the same time to save on labor costs.

 

I agree. I'll let them wear out then.

 

Theyre also like 50 bucks a pop. Ive asked.. anyways, konis have lifetime warranty. bahhaha bring it on.

 

The lifetime warranty on shocks and struts are dependent on other factors, such as functional dust boots. Read your warranty carefully, it will probably say that the warranty is void if the strut or shock is not taken care of properly (i.e. has a intact dust boot).

It's kind of like the engine warranty. If you don't change your oil and the engine breaks down, then the warranty is void due to the owner's negligence. Same thing with dust boots.

 

where would one purchase Dust boots.

 

From the dealer. Shouldn't be too expensive.

 

I changed the dust boots when I installed new struts and springs. IIRC, the fronts were $11 each and the rears were $18 each. That was from Courtesy Nissan, my local dealer wanted 25% more.

I've heard some have gone to an off-road shop and bought some aftermarket boots, then trimmed to fit.

 

That will work too. Aftermarket struts don't come with boots?

 

The Eibach's that I bought didn't have them. I don't know about the other brands.

 

Eibach makes Struts? I didn't know that....

Just leave the boots alone, it won't hurt anything

 

I was wondering about this... if you periodically "armorall" your CV joint boots, dust boots, and other rubber fittings exposed to the elements, will it significantly extend their life? Or will the life extension be insignificant?

 

haha Armor all .... ok here is the deal with them and other Rubber shiner thingies .... if they have any silicates or Silicone products they will turn the rubber brown! thats right brown... Just leave the boots alone , they dont get too dirty unless you take your 4x4 maxima off roading.

 

Sorry, I had a brain fart; I meant to say Tokico's.

 

Thanks people. I am going to wear the struts out before I do anything. The car still rides lovely.

 

at which point ill buy dust boots and say i had them on!