[s-cars] Dust sleeve removal?

[Fred Munro]

I'd install the dust boots if you can, Aaron. I got the same story from the
dealer years ago when they forgot to replace the boot on a front shock on
my '86 5ktq. They said it wasn't needed, couldn't be done without stripping
the strut, yada, yada,yada.
Having the shaft run up and down in a load of sand didn't seem to be a good
way of ensuring the longevity of shaft or seal, so I installed the boot
myself, with the strut in the car.
Will the stock boots fit onto the Bilsteins?

Fred Munro
'94 S4

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From:	Aaron [SMTP:aaront at cox-internet.com]
Sent:	Tuesday, July 02, 2002 12:13 PM
To:	Bob Rossato
Cc:	Jacobson, Steven F (Steve); s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject:	Re: [s-cars] Dust sleeve removal?

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I had my local tire shop install my bilsteens and they left the boots
off.  They said they are not really needed as the shock shafts are
plated etc etc...
I think this is bull but they are offering a lifetime warrantee on the
shocks so?....
Im wondering if I should install some new boots regardless - It would be
nice for the next owner who wont have the warrantee.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Aaron

Bob Rossato wrote:

>>Does anyone know if the front shock/strut dust sleeve (rubber
>>billows) can be removed from the top without compressing coil and
>>other significant work? Bentley seems to indicate it can and I'd
>>like to confirm. Any tricks or BTDTs appreciated. Mine has split
>>and come loose at the bottom and needs to be replaced.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Steve
>>
>
>I suppose it is possible if you can stuff it between the strut piston and
>the opening in the bearing plate after removing the strut bearing at the
>top.  It may be tough getting it fitted onto the grooves with it all
>assembled, but if you have nimble fingers you should be able to fit it.  I
>would recommend getting them from the dealer.  They're cheap enough, ~$10,
>and I find they fit better at the bottom than the aftermarket ones.
 Though
>they get compressed enough that it probably doesn't matter.
>
>Bob
>
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