Olds6742588

Rebuilding front suspension on my 67 Delta and the upper ball joints are in great shape (been replaced at some point) but id like to replace the dust covers. Any quality replacements avail . Mine have the integrated plate attached rather than the standard covers ive seen online that come with not so great reviews.

m371961

There are some NOS ones that show up on E-Bay. I am cautious that the application listed is correct however.

oldcutlass

There are some aftermarket replacements also.

joe_padavano

Where? Correct upper ball joints for the 65-70 full size cars are nearly impossible to find. Craig at MobileParts set me up with some old stock replacements. Note that the ball joints and boots are different RH/LH due to the asymmetric bolt pattern on the upper ball joints. The Chinesium replacement ball joints available new today do not look like the originals, and have differnet boot designs that do not look like original.

oldcutlass

He asked about boots only. I googled ball joint dust boots and there are quite a few versions:
https://www.google.com/search?q=repl...WsAv0Q_AUIBygC

joe_padavano

I still don't see anything there that fits the uppers on a 65-70 full size, which was the OP's question.

Olds6742588

I have the asymmetric mounted ball joints that joe states . At 160 a pc for replacement joints i would prefer a reliable replacement cover. The universal covers seem to carry mixed reviews which is why i was hoping somebody has experience with this. Theyre not a one size fits all scenario. Thx again for any input.

m371961

I know I have seen these numerous times on E-Bay, NOS.(every few weeks) There does not seem to be any at this time. Yours do not look all that bad, did you try to clean them up? Or set up a search with notification.

oldcutlass

Although the ball joint may be different, the dust cover may be interchangeable with others. You can call Moog with the dimensions and see if there is a cross. Just saying.

Olds6742588

I did a bit more searching. With some measuring seems energy suspension sells a universal boot designated for mopars... i could clean up but i typically like to replace everything new for peace of mind. Extras are always nice too

m371961

It is your money. but all the boot does is seal out road slop. In the 70s I attended a GM school and the instructor said the best thing for the ball joint seals that would fill up like a balloon was to blow them out till they popped. Those type held in moisture, and when they did pop they were full of a nasty water/grease mix.

mpolds

160 a pop!!!!!!!!!!!! Who is Rap*ng you?????
I have some N.O.S. U.S.A. made that our SUPER MODERATOR grabbed from me for his own car -- for a LOT LOT LESS........
I also have some Ball Joint Boots that are (better than nothing) but not nearly as good as even the ones I used to have...... (but that company is out of business......)
Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 .... New York.....

joe_padavano

I did. They are the correct RH/LH designs. Bolted up just like stock.

I also have a new Chinesium replacement ball joint for these cars and it is androgynous. The mounting flange has slots to fit on both sides instead of the dedicated bolt pattern. The rubber boot is unlike OEM and a little sketchy. Needless to say, it is not installed on the car.

Olds6742588

Fortunately i didnt buy these, only price i can find them for ...if the boots i ordered do not fit i know who to call next.

Rvsmith5

I got an energy suspension kit for my 69 442. It cam with dust covers that look like this. Do any of you have these installed? If so, can you send a pic or 2? I just want to see how they go on because they are nothing like what is on there now.


Thanks,
bob