[s-cars] Dust sleeve removal?

[Aaron]

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Fred
Not sure if the stock boots will fit
Any comments from the list?
Will stock shock boots fit over the larger shaft bilsteens?
Aaron

Fred Munro wrote:

>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:
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>>>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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