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thewagon
03-31-2009, 03:35 AM
Anyone know what this boot covers?

And more importantly, would it contribute to any sort of vibration/shudder when slightly braking (new rotors and pads installed and still shudder)?

Or would it contribute to a "slide hammer sound" when going over speed bumps or dips in the road at slow speeds (5 mph) only?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/asrstech/Dodge%20Magnum/bootleakMarch09-1.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/asrstech/Dodge%20Magnum/bootleakMarch09-2.jpg
Thanks,
Andrew

Hemi31
03-31-2009, 05:42 AM
You are gonna need a ball joint soon.Unfortunately until someone finds them seperate you need to buy the entire knuckle.

OLJustice
03-31-2009, 06:41 AM
Mine has been cut for months. I've had my eye on it. It is still pretty well lubricated. That's thick grease in there (or at least in mine). It'll take a while before it dries out. I haven't noticed any symptoms.

Then again, I'm not quite sure what symptoms this would cause.

MuscleMan305
04-06-2009, 03:18 AM
Mine has been cut for months. I've had my eye on it. It is still pretty well lubricated. That's thick grease in there (or at least in mine). It'll take a while before it dries out. I haven't noticed any symptoms.

Then again, I'm not quite sure what symptoms this would cause.


These aren't gresable because theyr sealed, but if they are already torn open like that, could u get around replacing them by just ocassionaly greasing them thru the tear?

gameover
04-06-2009, 03:24 AM
These aren't gresable because theyr sealed, but if they are already torn open like that, could u get around replacing them by just ocassionaly greasing them thru the tear?

This is what I've been doing temporary. My boot has been torn for a while now and adding more grease to it helps. When it's dries, you will hear squealing/ squeaking noises when turning the steering wheel.

Like Hemi31 mentioned, you will need the whole knuckle. I've been trying to find one local since they are pretty heavy to ship.