Hey guys, I installed my GC's with Konis yesterday, and the dust boots do not fit back on, so I put it together with out so the strut shaft is exposed. I had somebody tell me that they will blow quick from getting dirt and such in them. Is this something I need to worry about? Im not keen on taking it all off the car again, but If I have to I will. Thanks!
Im trying to find some aftermarket ones, I just installed the sport kit and have the same problem, what I did for was was just took the stock ones and zip tied them to the strut housing.
I haven't had any since putting on my GC's a couple years back. Let me know if you find some aftermaket ones that fit.
I think KYB actually makes some...
no dust boot for me either.... gc/koni for a couple weeks now
me either, got melted cutting the springs off lol, (no compressor)....dangerous, yeah a lil but i trust the guy....
you @!#$ nut!
If you don't have spring compressors, here's a cheap trick. The the wheel off, jack up the spindle to simulate the car being on the ground, take off the top nut that goes above the strut mount, then slowly lower the jack.
can you use the same method to put new springs on? LOL and i just got new gr2s and im waiting for the springs....any advice on what tools i should get or what tooo look for would be great...and will i have a problem with the dust boot?
You could, but it's not the easiest method. I normally fork out $40 to rent the Autozone compressors, then they give you the money back when you return them, so it's free in the end.
heyi was standing back when he did it, and nothing happend so its all good
