Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers
03-18-2003, 11:46 AM
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Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers
the oem dust boots will not fit with the skunk2 coilovers i have. i just got tokico whites... i dont wana run with no dust boot so what could i do??
03-18-2003, 12:56 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (97RedTegGSR)
Is it possible to put them on without taking out the strut? Please say yes.
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03-18-2003, 01:04 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (tegasaurus)
Is it possible to put them on without taking out the strut? Please say yes.
you would have to cut the boot vertically, slip it around, then re-seal the cut with an apoxy of some sort. That is how some cheap mechanic shops put on CV boots so im sure it will still apply to shocks.
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you would have to cut the boot vertically, slip it around, then re-seal the cut with an apoxy of some sort. That is how some cheap mechanic shops put on CV boots so im sure it will still apply to shocks.
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that's messed up
i would be pissed if that happened to me
03-18-2003, 02:24 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (TurbothisLS)
i just installed my ground controls and koni yellows this past weekend. i couldnt figure out how to make the stock dust boots fit (like in GC's instructions), so i called GC and they told me just not to put it on.. so i didnt. <shrug>
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03-18-2003, 03:14 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (1hotintegra)
I just zip tied them to the bumpstop (top) and the shock body (bottom). They're about 11 bucks each from when i bought it. I got them through autozone. HTH
03-18-2003, 03:24 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (spd18)
i just installed my ground controls and koni yellows this past weekend. i couldnt figure out how to make the stock dust boots fit (like in GC's instructions), so i called GC and they told me just not to put it on.. so i didnt. <shrug>
03-19-2003, 05:26 AM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (1hotintegra)
if you cut em then they wont cover the whole shaft of the strut and it would be pointless
03-19-2003, 03:52 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (spd18)
the instructions i received from ground control said to cut off a portion of the boots, leaving only 1 1/2" which is apparently enough to cover just the bumpstop. you probably don't need them on, but i cut them on all fours anyhooo
03-19-2003, 04:11 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (lshobo)
Arent the stock ones metal? I wouldnt want that shiz on my new stuff. I cant believe they actually expect you to re-use them..
03-15-2004, 11:40 AM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (1hotintegra)
dust on the shocks really won't wear them out any faster. the main reason for the boots is to prevent dents and scratches on the piston rod. dents and scratches will wear the seals away allowing dust and dirt to get into the shock. so... cutting down the dust boot is still better than none at all because it will prevent some of the dents and scratches from happening. I personally left them off. I was too lazy.
03-15-2004, 01:52 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (SIK IN DA HED)
I would never daily drive the car w/o any covering over the shock pistons, especially if they are high dollar shocks like Konis. I would not use the stock metal dust covers at all, those power steering boots seems like the best option.
If you want to add them, just take the shocks off, it's very easy, especially if you are running coilover suspension.
If you want to add them, just take the shocks off, it's very easy, especially if you are running coilover suspension.
03-28-2004, 07:43 PM
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Re: Dust boot on strut with Skunk2 coilovers (mamaboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mamaboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ahhh. take the dust covers off...you'll be fine...just don't go off roading on them</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm in the same boat. The shop that did my rear shocks left the dust boot off w/o me knowing and I just took a trip to TN where I had to drive on dusty graval roads.
Is there anyway to examin the piston for damage when I go back to get them reinstalled? If they are I will be asking them for new shox
I'm in the same boat. The shop that did my rear shocks left the dust boot off w/o me knowing and I just took a trip to TN where I had to drive on dusty graval roads.
Is there anyway to examin the piston for damage when I go back to get them reinstalled? If they are I will be asking them for new shox
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