Front Upper Control Arm Balljoint Boot
#1
Racer
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Front Upper Control Arm Balljoint Boot
I recently swapped to my Winter tires last week and discovered that I had a torn pass side front upper control arm boot. Is it possible to replace just the boot and regrease it? I don't have any slop whatsoever in the control arm balljoint or in the bushings attached to the car's shock tower.
I was researching and found out that Toyota sells just the boot under this P/N
43324-39015
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/...324-39015.html
Would this be the correct one I'd need for my 97' LS?
Or I found another company which I've used in the past to replace my front inner LCA bushings instead of buying new control arms with good success.
I was researching and found out that Toyota sells just the boot under this P/N
43324-39015
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/...324-39015.html
Would this be the correct one I'd need for my 97' LS?
Or I found another company which I've used in the past to replace my front inner LCA bushings instead of buying new control arms with good success.
Last edited by Losiracer2; 11-18-17 at 07:08 PM.
#4
You could buy something like that but in size medium ((Medium 12-16 / 30-38) original boot on 97' model is:36mm / 13mm):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-SLIDE-...GREASE-COVERS-
/171155955450?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d9b09efa
PS: keep in mind the fastening ring won't fit...I used some wire.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-SLIDE-...GREASE-COVERS-
/171155955450?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d9b09efa
PS: keep in mind the fastening ring won't fit...I used some wire.
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
You could buy something like that but in size medium ((Medium 12-16 / 30-38) original boot on 97' model is:36mm / 13mm):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-SLIDE-...GREASE-COVERS-
/171155955450?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d9b09efa
PS: keep in mind the fastening ring won't fit...I used some wire.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-SLIDE-...GREASE-COVERS-
/171155955450?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d9b09efa
PS: keep in mind the fastening ring won't fit...I used some wire.
I saw somewhere a guy used some boots from a 99 Accord V6 on his SC430...for 8 bucks for a pair or something like that. I'll give that a shot since there's a Honda dealer next to my work.
#6
I had success replacing just the boot (albeit on my Hondas as they sell boots separately) but as PD said it will fail eventually so a close watch on the joint is important.
make sure to clean the joint well, removing any debris, and use quality grease before slipping the new boot over (assuming you found a correct replacement boot).
as for the bushing, it's the same story. if you can get the old one off and new one pressed in you're golden. don't forget to load the suspension first before torqueing to spec to ensure proper bushing rest.
make sure to clean the joint well, removing any debris, and use quality grease before slipping the new boot over (assuming you found a correct replacement boot).
as for the bushing, it's the same story. if you can get the old one off and new one pressed in you're golden. don't forget to load the suspension first before torqueing to spec to ensure proper bushing rest.
#7
Racer
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I had success replacing just the boot (albeit on my Hondas as they sell boots separately) but as PD said it will fail eventually so a close watch on the joint is important.
make sure to clean the joint well, removing any debris, and use quality grease before slipping the new boot over (assuming you found a correct replacement boot).
as for the bushing, it's the same story. if you can get the old one off and new one pressed in you're golden. don't forget to load the suspension first before torqueing to spec to ensure proper bushing rest.
make sure to clean the joint well, removing any debris, and use quality grease before slipping the new boot over (assuming you found a correct replacement boot).
as for the bushing, it's the same story. if you can get the old one off and new one pressed in you're golden. don't forget to load the suspension first before torqueing to spec to ensure proper bushing rest.
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