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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: Scott on June 29, 2010, 10:03:34 PM

Title: Replacement Front Ball joint boot
Post by: Scott on June 29, 2010, 10:03:34 PM
I seem to have lost one of the rubber boots that go over the ball joints.  That or I never got one.  I can get a set of poly ones from VBandP for $10 US, but the shipping is $35 so that pretty much kills it. :grr:

VBandP (http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvettes/Suspension-Products/Front-End/1963-82-Poly-Ball-Joint-Boots-Set-of-4.html)

Anyone have any ideas where I could get a replacement boot from?  The ones repco sell aren't the right size.

Or is anyone thinking of making a purchase from VBand P in the near future that I could piggyback on?
Title: Replacement Front Ball joint boot
Post by: demonx on June 29, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
I'll be buying front and rear springs from them next year but I'm guessing you want it quicker than that!

Title: Replacement Front Ball joint boot
Post by: Scott on June 30, 2010, 07:50:38 AM
Actually, that's an idea.  I was going to buy a set if kings springs for the front of the car, but I might get a set from VBandP instead.  It'll probably work out cheaper or similar, and I can get the ball joint covers.
Title: Replacement Front Ball joint boot
Post by: 77CVT on June 30, 2010, 08:38:32 AM
How could it cost $35???  I bought a minor tie rod/ball joint/idler arm kit from Ecklers landed for about AU$150 all up.

Boots are only $8.99 from Ecklers and shouldn't cost more than $10-15 bucks or so postage.  You guys get a 20% discount don't you?
Title: Replacement Front Ball joint boot
Post by: Scott on June 30, 2010, 08:47:07 AM
I think $35 was the generic overseas shipping cost for VBandP.
After another quick browse of their site, I have decided I need front springs and a new swaybar as well...
:drag:
I may as well do this properly the first time. Lucky tomorrow is payday.
Title: Replacement Front Ball joint boot
Post by: demonx on June 30, 2010, 11:50:27 AM
Glad I could inspire you!

I agree do it right the first time. When I rebuilt the front/rear I put in the new shocks but I didn't have the new springs so I reinstalled the old ones. It anoys me every time I think about it.