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Shock boots
Just installed a 3.5"premium lift last month from AEV. I went to a 4wd shop local to me and they said the first thing they would do is remove the boots on the shocks. They say they hold water and make things rust which is not covered by the warranty. What do you guys think?
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Just installed a 3.5"premium lift last month from AEV. I went to a 4wd shop local to me and they said the first thing they would do is remove the boots on the shocks. They say they hold water and make things rust which is not covered by the warranty. What do you guys think?
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Sorry if I ranted a little, haha.... its not at you, just kinda bothersome how someone could say something so odd....makes sense, but how true is it? Just something so petty/out of the box makes you say "ummm, I guess it could hold water"
ok, i'm done...
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That is the impression I am under too so I removed mine. Plus it looks better without them.
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To each his own I guess... I guess I just don't "see it" the way these mechanics are or you fellow members do. Hope I don't jynx myself, ha!
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Just installed a 3.5"premium lift last month from AEV. I went to a 4wd shop local to me and they said the first thing they would do is remove the boots on the shocks. They say they hold water and make things rust which is not covered by the warranty. What do you guys think?
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So, all the dirt, road spray, salt, and god knows what else that gets stuck on the shaft of the shock after you remove the boot doesnt matter when it oscillates and pulls all that into the shock? I don't think they engineered the shock that "if you run a protective boot, it's gonna retain water and rust on you". The seals are tight, unless you have it sit in water for a week, I don't think you will have any issues....and if you do, I'm sure it will be replaced because there is no way to avoid your shocks not getting wet.
To each his own I guess... I guess I just don't "see it" the way these mechanics are or you fellow members do. Hope I don't jynx myself, ha!
To each his own I guess... I guess I just don't "see it" the way these mechanics are or you fellow members do. Hope I don't jynx myself, ha!
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I believe it could go either way. With them you could retain water. Without them you could collect dirt/debris on the shaft which would get drug through the seal of the shock during suspension travel. Either way, shock are wear and tear items that, for most jeepers, get blown and replaced on a regular basis. I left mine on because they have this little slit at the bottom that water can drain out of. No rust or debris on my shaft yet.
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The stuff that sticks to the shaft does not get pulled into the shock it gets wiped away by a seals (I am not sure but they probably have some kind of seal just for the wiping of the shaft) look at industrial hydraulic rams they do not use boots and they are used in some pretty bad environments. The seals are not tight on boots most are held on with a zip tie and the top of my 5100 boot was a metal ring that would never seal it wasn't designed to.
Needless to say, I'm willing to bet by the end of today, I will be taking my boots off now too! LOL!
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I also think you guys are under estimating the strength of the seals plus the shock shaft has a very thin layer of oil so I do not believe stuff really gets stuck to the shaft it is more just sitting there so it will get pushed away easily.