Dust Boots for Ball Joints

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Old Sep 21, 2020 | 10:42 AM
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Dust Boots for Ball Joints

Can anyone recommend dust boots to fit Moog upper and lower ball joints on a 71 Cutlass? The replacement ball joints didn't come with any dust boots, and the original ones are shot. I've see some aftermarket ones from Energy Suspension, and a 3rd party supplier for Moog. Which one will fit correctly?

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Old Sep 21, 2020 | 03:19 PM
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Depending upon which ball joints you have, they may not need the external dust boot.
I saw this on Moog's web site:


https://www.moog-suspension-parts.co...oot-design.asp

Moog Integral Dust Boots

Moog Dust Boots on their Problem Solver ball joints have the benefit of a lower profile design that handles ball joint articulation much better than common dust boot designs.


If you do need dust boots, the Moog site has a listing for them:
https://www.moog-suspension-parts.co...dust-boots.asp
Old Sep 21, 2020 | 04:41 PM
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I appreciate you sharing those helpful links. I replaced the upper and lower ball joints, which did not come with dust boots. The boot-less design might explain why the ball joints didn't come with boots. I'll look up my part numbers and check them against the Moog website to see which ones I got.

Thanks again,
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