tquatier Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I just installed #5118 Ranchos on the rear of my 91. Bought them on e-bay so I didn't get any instructions. My question is concerning the red dust boot, can I run the shocks without the boot? On the drivers side the boot was real close to the tailpipe and I was sure it would melt so I just took it off and the shock fit fine with plenty of clearance. Is this O.K. ? Will the Rod rust or get damaged and cause problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 It'll be fine. Those boots only keep mud and water inside after a while anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Yes, you can run it without the boot and some people prefer it that way; keeps dirt and mud and water from collecting inside the boot and rusting the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Geologist Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 yeah ditch the boots... and I don't think that the 5000's even came with instructions. I bought mine at a local Kragen, and there were no instructions with mine either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 What're they gonna do, write "Unbolt old shocks, remove, install new shocks, reinstall bolts" ? It's not rocket science, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0cturne74 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I prefer pictures with pretty colors myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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