Jim, et Listers,
Glad you asked this question Jim, because I have an excellent answer. Go to
your local Toyota dealer and get two "Dust Seals" part number 45479-30030.
When I bought two in June of '96 they cost $7.99 each. Even if you buy new
upper ball joints, throw the original boots away and get these. They will
last a whole lot longer than the notoriously bad British rubber that comes
with their upper ball joints (as your experience confirms).
If you want lower ball joint boots, try the ones for a Type II VW bus, part
number 211405-375. Again, these are much better than what originally comes
with the lower ball joints.
Now, I could also give you a link with the word "balljoint" in the URL, but
you all know how dangerous that could be. However, don't let me inhibit you
from trying it on your own.
Bob
At 11:27 AM 9/12/98 -0400, Jim Shadowen wrote:
>I remember a post recently looking for a source for upper ball joint boots.
>Don't recall that there was any response.
>
> Was under the Tiger last night and noticed I need them too. Does anyone
>recall a source?
>
>Jim
>
Robert L. Palmer
Dept. of AMES, Univ. of Calif., San Diego
rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu
rpalmer@cts.com
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