bushnut Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I'm gonna install 5150s on the rear tomorrow, just wondering boot or no boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNAM Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Install them w the boots.. You can always cut them off later if you decide you don't want them. But trying to add them later means re-installing the shocks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The boots provide some protection from the elements, imho it's better to have them on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaR50 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 i agree with boots. keep them elements off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I fourth the motion. Boots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Install them, but cut a small hole at the bottom of them to let the water drain and prevent rust on the shaft...which will later cause seal failure... anyway, that's what I do... S. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 thanks guys, looks like its boots for me. though now I'll have to find some at napa or some such place that fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltaR50 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 das boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I'm not a fan of boots personally. Typically when I look under them they have collected all kinds of mud and debris. I run mine without boots and hose them off regularly. Ymmv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Related question: How exactly do you replace the boots on the front struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Boots, boots means, legit, knowledgeable owner, its kind of like firing up someones computer and seeing they have the "ask toolbar" installed, i just roll my eyes at those kinds of people, it goes both ways with shock boots, Plus there are some logical reasons, but that's beside the point, -Kyle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Related question: How exactly do you replace the boots on the front struts? On my 96, they were simply slipped on, and were attached to the upper top hat, i believe, i just ripped them off because they were shredded. On my dads 77 280z, had something similar but instead of just slipping on, they use metal spring clips, like what come stock on a lot of domestic cars for cooling lines, i think they're called cir-clips? -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 On my 96, they were simply slipped on, and were attached to the upper top hat, i believe, i just ripped them off because they were shredded. On my dads 77 280z, had something similar but instead of just slipping on, they use metal spring clips, like what come stock on a lot of domestic cars for cooling lines, i think they're called cir-clips? -Kyle Well when I was looking at the replacement KYB ones, they have something acting as a bump stop in them. So what I now have to do is get the year old yet shredded bump stops off and replace them with the new ones. I really hope the whole assembly doesn't have to be taken apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 yup, you have to take the whole dam thing apart. Most people just put new ones on when they replace the struts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I thought you already had them. I don't run boots on the rear, but they're cheap KYBs. I figured Bilstien would pack them with....ProComp does...or did last time I ordered from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) naw the bilsteins didn't come with boots. I found some Ranchos over at NAPA for $3 each. I liked fleury's idea of punching a hole in the bottom of the boot but the Bilsteins have holes in the flange that the boot attaches to. So why did I change my rear shocks? well I didn't think things through when I installed my Iron Man springs. they advertised only a 35mm lift which I figured wouldn't matter to much but it turned out to be a lot more (my ground to fender edge measurement is the same as Silverpaths with 2" AC coils) and so my stock length KYBs were sitting at max extension all the time. The ride was ok but not stellar, and it sometimes felt a little weird going around a bumpy corner. The rear axle didn't have any negative travel. Now with the two inch longer 5150s the ride is better, very subtle differences. It feels a lot more planted in the corners. and rail crossings and other bumps it feels smoother. I feel the need to do more testing Edited November 8, 2013 by bushnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hmm. Makes me want to checkout how much up travel I have left in my Gabriel back there. Sent from my Moto X! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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