j-16 1 Posted July 13, 2006 Hi, There's lots of topics around on wishbones but what i can't see is, is it possible to replace the boot over the ball joint? Surely it's not necessary to replace both wishbones because of split boots? Cheers, James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 13, 2006 Hi, There's lots of topics around on wishbones but what i can't see is, is it possible to replace the boot over the ball joint? Surely it's not necessary to replace both wishbones because of split boots? Cheers, James Clean with meths (carefully) and smear with tiger seal or similar- should be a permanent repair and satisfy the tester! Especially useful if you damage them when removing the hub as you've not lost lubricant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi16nut 0 Posted July 14, 2006 An 'old school' motor factors amy be able to find you something that will fit. I'm sure it's been mentioned that boots from a Morris Minor or similar could work. Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bats 0 Posted July 22, 2006 J16, send me a pm with your address and I'll send you a pair of new replacement boots that will fit. I bought a packet of several boots and replaced both mine - so got a few spares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted July 23, 2006 J16, send me a pm with your address and I'll send you a pair of new replacement boots that will fit. I bought a packet of several boots and replaced both mine - so got a few spares. Where did you buy them from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentrix 2 1 Cars Posted February 7, 2007 J16, send me a pm with your address and I'll send you a pair of new replacement boots that will fit. I bought a packet of several boots and replaced both mine - so got a few spares. Bump I need a pair of those boots, too. There did you get them from? Somebody any ideas? thanks andi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted February 7, 2007 I bought some random boots on ebay and they fitted perfectly fine. VW fitment I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oli-pug 6 2 Cars Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) edit: just realised this thread is 7 months old do you know what vw they're off boombang? Edited February 8, 2007 by oli-pug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beastie 1 Posted February 8, 2007 It was probably me who mentioned that Morris Minor track rod end boots fit the ball joints really well. I fitted a pair to mine when I bought it 5 years ago and they are still going strong 40,000 miles later. There are loads of Morris suppliers around the country so they might be worth a try.... it's been 6 happy years since I owned a Minor so I'm a little out of touch with all that sort of stuff at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentrix 2 1 Cars Posted February 9, 2007 I heard today, that a boot of a Track Rod End will fit. And I have a spare one somewhere in my Garage. Will have a look at it. andi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted February 9, 2007 Let me know if it does as I have a pair of 309 arms to go on my car but 1 boot is shot. I thought you could buy them seperately but not according to this thread? Track rod ends are dirt cheap on ebay though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentrix 2 1 Cars Posted February 14, 2007 Let me know if it does as I have a pair of 309 arms to go on my car but 1 boot is shot. I thought you could buy them seperately but not according to this thread? Track rod ends are dirt cheap on ebay though. Tried to rip the boot of the spare 106 Trackrodend, but failed. They are glued on with Sickaflex or similar. So I ended up with an other split boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted February 15, 2007 doh. Must be able to get them from somewhere as they are removeable, will ask at the garage round the corner, waste of a good 309 arm otherwise although I could probably just swap one over from my 1.6 arms if I swapped them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oli-pug 6 2 Cars Posted February 16, 2007 i managed to get a pair yesterday from my local motor factors "shelltune" just took the split one in and they matched it. cost 2 quid each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted February 19, 2007 ah cool thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentrix 2 1 Cars Posted February 19, 2007 i managed to get a pair yesterday from my local motor factors "shelltune" just took the split one in and they matched it. cost 2 quid each can you post a partnumber or something to identify the boot, so that I can ask our suppliers to get me those? Do you had do glue them on? andi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
