I recently had my (and E30Matt's) suspension apart to swap some components, and our only means of breaking loose the ball joints was a pickel fork (our tie-rod end-puller was unavail). As I suspected, all 4 dust boots (tie-rods, c-arms) were trashed. I just ordered 4 replacement dust-caps from BMP, but won't be installing them until I am home again in about 1.5 weeks.
When I install them, it will have been about 3 weeks of running w/o dust boots. My question is, will having run no dust-covers for that period of time wipe out the ball joints? Anyone have any direct experience? I'd rather not have to replace a set of arms and tie-rods (and pay for an alignment!).
Any input on this is appreciated.
When I install them, it will have been about 3 weeks of running w/o dust boots. My question is, will having run no dust-covers for that period of time wipe out the ball joints? Anyone have any direct experience? I'd rather not have to replace a set of arms and tie-rods (and pay for an alignment!).
Any input on this is appreciated.
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