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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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good strut boot?

man the kyb didn't last too long, when I install my springs, I am going to change the boots. Can anyone reccoment any? Thanks.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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man im stupid, I have the KYB AGX shocks and struts.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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go to ur local nissan dealer and buy the oem boots. they will definitely last longer. i hated my kyb boots!! im on oem and dey outlasted the kyb's
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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OEM boots > KYB boots.


I replaced my original OEM boots at around 70k, 4 yrs ago... now I have 125k and I was just under the car a few days ago and the boots are still soft, rubbery and look like new... its worth the extra $$ for the OEM boots... no doubt.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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alright thanks guys.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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yay, I just bought some kyb boots too!
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by spanishrice
man the kyb didn't last too long, when I install my springs, I am going to change the boots. Can anyone reccoment any? Thanks.
the oem ones seem like they are actually good quality, but 25 each! ive got a pair of generic black ones if u want i can send a pic, $15 shipped for a pair if u want.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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where did you get the generic ones?
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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i suppose any auto parts store
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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im telling you reuse the stock bump stops and get a pair of racho shock boots. they are $3 a pair!
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