Are ball joint / tie rod end boots availble?

[Lair]

I just installed some new strut inserts and e36 M3 CAB's in my vert, and noticed that two of the boots on the driver's side are split. The ball joint and tie rod end are both in excellent condition otherwise.

Are replacement boots available?

[Sam Cogley]

Energy Suspension makes poly boots, you can get them at AutoZone.

[Lair]

Sweet. I'll have to check it out ASAP.

I haven't rebuilt suspension in 15 years, and I have no idea what's available these days.

[itsbrokeagain]

if they are broken, chances are dirt has already gotten inside of them. It would be a lot easier and more cost effective to just change the joint. You might end up needing new joints sometime in the near future.

[Schniddy]

^ cost effective? If the ball joints are still good pick up some poly boots. If not, then replace them.

[Lair]

They seem to be in really good shape. No dirt, no rust, and they're still tight.

[Aptyp]

i would order poly boots from BMPD or Korman, autozone wants $30 for a pair here.

[tonytony]

carr industries sell them too, cheap iirc

[Sam Cogley]

i would order poly boots from BMPD or Korman, autozone wants $30 for a pair here.

Holy crap. I bought my last pair for about $5.

[tonytony]

how well do the poly boots seal? anyone know?