shock/strut boots

mine are falling off like everyone elses.... whats the danger in me not changing them? and it wouldnt affect anything handling wise right?

[LanceS13]

They're just dust boots...they don't effect handling.  You can get by w/o them, but I'm pretty sure a scratched shaft is a pretty much a shock/strut's death.  So that extra protection is a good peace of mind.

good point ..... but i think i have to replace my rear... shocks? cuz theyre messed.... and my car feels weord lately...... n e one know of a good OE type replacement?

[LanceS13]

you talking replacement shocks or boots?

shocks

[LanceS13]

I hear KYB GR2's are good. Can't attest for them myself...shock choices seem so limited with the S14's. Maybe Tokikos? I can tell you that tou can get new boots from tirerack for alot cheaper than you can from Nissan, though.

(Edited by LanceS13 at 12:39 am on Dec. 13, 2001)

keep in mind im just looking to replace my stock ones for OE style and feel

[LanceS13]

You'll probably be better off talking to someone with an S14, b/c I'm not sure what all is available for them.  The KYB GR2's are supposed to be pretty stock feeling if not dirct OE replacements.

kewl thanks for your help

[burgy240]

Well, I'm going through this right now. I had to wait a week or so to do my suspension because I blew out all my boots. any ding, scratch or dent in a shock/strut will mean you need new ones soon. I got the boots from <a href="http://tirerack.com" target='_blank'>http://tirerack.com</a>. and I love them, they have a small bump stop on the tops as well. they are 10 bucks a piece compared to the 100 dollars I was quoted by the dealer. (after receiving the dealership parts price not retail!!) as for the shocks I went with the tokico blues. I have the front in already(last night) and the backs will go in tonight or tomorrow!! I got my tokicos for 299.00 for all four!

[Zenki Two40]

well, seriously, the tokicos for my s14 ride like stock almost, really nice ride. i'd say it's a half stock, half performance shock.