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01-19-2010, 09:17 AM
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end link boots not lasting very long
The anti-sway bar end link boots don't seem to last more than a few years for me. They tear and crack, looks like normal aging but just way too premature. I've replaced the front set twice and the rear set once. Is this normal for a '99? Are there better replacement endlinks available?
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01-19-2010, 09:46 AM
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N. Texas VCA Member
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Re: end link boots not lasting very long
Track car? Brake heat?
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01-19-2010, 10:19 AM
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Re: end link boots not lasting very long
Seems to be a typical problem.
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01-19-2010, 04:31 PM
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Re: end link boots not lasting very long
Do they look anything like this? Notice the melted brake deflector and oozing tie rod end boot.
edit: Oh yeah, and the ash-white BM4 brake pads too. 
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'96 GTS - EMI Penske 3-ways, Aeroquip brake lines, Porsche brake deflectors, S.T. front slots, Tom's 40mm calipers, HMS CF airbox, oil pan baffles, aluminum flywheel, rear X-pipe, '71 GTX exhaust tips. 414/452, 11.88/123.0 best et/mph Last edited by GTS Dean; 01-19-2010 at 07:44 PM. |
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01-19-2010, 08:03 PM
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NY/CT/NE VCA Technical Director/Site Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: South Salem, NY USA
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Re: end link boots not lasting very long
Heat, drying out or something corrosive?
On your next set-- Heat: shields Drying out: rubber lubricant Corrosive: find out what and stop using it
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01-23-2010, 09:15 PM
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Re: end link boots not lasting very long
Woodhouse sells these for ball joints, I would guess they would work on the links too.
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01-24-2010, 06:05 AM
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Viper owner
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Florida
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Re: end link boots not lasting very long
I also need to replace the anti-sway bar end link boots on my 2002. How much do they run?
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