Oops, thanks George for the correction.
My replacement boots arrived today, so as per previous recommendation of John Taphorn, I cut them down 1/8" and at the same time installed a zerk fitting to get them greased easily.
Julian
So now I have the ball joint done, I guess can move on....
Man talk about never ending and growing out of all proportion, this started off as unseizing a caliper...removing the shock spacer (ah, thats where it all started to self propogate)...rebuilding and painting the shock...new suspension bushings and now I guess I'm gona have to paint the A arms.
Anyone tried powder coating their A arms? I kinda like the look of that super shiny chrome powder coat or is that gonna be just too bling? Way cheaper than Aluminum billet arms though
Man talk about never ending and growing out of all proportion, this started off as unseizing a caliper...removing the shock spacer (ah, thats where it all started to self propogate)...rebuilding and painting the shock...new suspension bushings and now I guess I'm gona have to paint the A arms.
Anyone tried powder coating their A arms? I kinda like the look of that super shiny chrome powder coat or is that gonna be just too bling? Way cheaper than Aluminum billet arms though
Nice job, I'm doing mine this weekend!
What a beautiful joint! I used stainless steel zerks and polished them.
I went with the black boots also. I thought that the colored ones would be cheezie.
Powdercoating is overrated. They like to flake near the welds.
I blasted my suspension and used Rustoleum satin black. It is slower to dry then other paints but once it is dry it lasts a long time, You can wipe it down with a damp rag or even Armorall it.
The Krylon black gives a more concours look to the suspension. It is easier to use and doesn't run, dries fast.
I went with the black boots also. I thought that the colored ones would be cheezie.
Powdercoating is overrated. They like to flake near the welds.
I blasted my suspension and used Rustoleum satin black. It is slower to dry then other paints but once it is dry it lasts a long time, You can wipe it down with a damp rag or even Armorall it.
The Krylon black gives a more concours look to the suspension. It is easier to use and doesn't run, dries fast.
I've replaced the upper ball joint boots with the energy suspension boots. $4.95 for a pair at my local shop and they fit great! Great deal compared to what the vendors are offering at $30 each! Thanks for all the help!
Guys I looked up this old discussion and it provided me with the info I needed to replace all the boots on my car.
Thanks for the info.
Ron
Thanks for the info.
Ron