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If it is confirmed by inspection that the ball joints are still good and no foreign material has got into the joints, it would make sense to replace just the boots, if available separately.
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If it is confirmed by inspection that the ball joints are still good and no foreign material has got into the joints, it would make sense to replace just the boots, if available separately.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Are the boots that protect the ball joints replaceable with OEM or aftermarket boots (assuming that the ball joints are still good) or do the complete parts need to be purchased? Thanks

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Quotes source post: 19678742

It�s why sometimes I know an answer to someone�s question but don�t care to answer as they probably won�t actually take the time to properly look at it. Follow the link I posted in your other post and like I said scroll down to the list of components the kit includes. There you will find the bellows kit for the inner tie rods. The whole thing is about $10.

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Quotes source post: 19678769

Thanks for your reply. I was not referring, though, to the boots that you mentioned. I was referring, for instance, to the ball joint dust boot on the Steering Tie Rod End (TRW JTE760 in your list) or the ball joint dust boot on the Control Arm (Meyle 4160500024). Some of my car's boots appear to have just started cracking. If it is confirmed by inspection that the ball joints are still good and no foreign material has got into the joints, it would make sense to replace just the boots, if available separately.

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Quotes source post: 19678816

There are companies that sell generic boots by diameter of the ball and the stud. I have wondered about that myself. Someone smarter maybe can Link a good solution for where to get them and how to go about removing the old ones and installing new ones. Most of the time people just toss the whole unit and buy new but if the ball joint is in good condition that may not be necessary.

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