Dust Boot Covers for Coilovers?

[enkrypt3d]

I just bought Tein RE's from a fellow primer, and all the dust boots on the shocks are torn. Anyone know if I can just buy the OEM dust boots that cover the push rod on the OEM shocks to replace the torn ones on my used Tein RE's? Or should I just buy some generic ones and trim them to fit? I plan on putting these coilovers on this weekend with the help from a friend.

Thanks!

 

[RON98]

generic and trim to fit will be fine.

also struts can go for many years with out dust covers.... the majority of them do not have a complete seal.

good luck with the install.

you got my # if you guys get stuck

also for the whole job, you only need to take off a total of 4 bolts on the complete install ( not including the 3 on top of each strut and 5 lug for each wheel) :wink: :biggrin:

happy R&R

Rob

 

[enkrypt3d]

generic and trim to fit will be fine.

also struts can go for many years with out dust covers.... the majority of them do not have a complete seal.

good luck with the install.

you got my # if you guys get stuck

also for the whole job, you only need to take off a total of 4 bolts on the complete install ( not including the 3 on top of each strut and 5 lug for each wheel) :wink: :biggrin:

happy R&R

Rob

Thanks Rob you da man as always!

Yea I plan on replacing my rotors and pads and painting the calipers at the same time while we do the coilovers.... cant wait to get it all put together!

 

[RON98]

Thanks Rob you da man as always!

Yea I plan on replacing my rotors and pads and painting the calipers at the same time while we do the coilovers.... cant wait to get it all put together!

cool!

when you paint the calipers make sure to clear coat it a couple of times for that nice gloss.

also when you instal the calipers, take care to keep the brake fluid away from the paint or it will peel.

Rob :smile: