Old, Busted Dust Boots
05-08-2001, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by deezo
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.
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.
05-08-2001, 04:32 PM
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Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
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.
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.
05-08-2001, 04:50 PM
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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.
05-08-2001, 06:30 PM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
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.
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.
05-09-2001, 12:23 AM
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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.
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.
Originally posted by OgreDave
Theyre also like 50 bucks a pop. Ive asked.. anyways, konis have lifetime warranty. bahhaha bring it on.
Theyre also like 50 bucks a pop. Ive asked.. anyways, konis have lifetime warranty. bahhaha bring it on.
05-09-2001, 06:22 AM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
From the dealer. Shouldn't be too expensive.
From the dealer. Shouldn't be too expensive.
I've heard some have gone to an off-road shop and bought some aftermarket boots, then trimmed to fit.
05-09-2001, 06:27 AM
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Originally posted by sinewave
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.
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.
05-12-2001, 11:41 AM
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takin' care of boots
Originally posted by Eric L.
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.
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.
05-12-2001, 01:09 PM
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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.
05-14-2001, 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
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.
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.
at which point ill buy dust boots and say i had them on!
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