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posted on 9/7/12 at 02:12 PM Reply With Quote
Front balljoint covers split- where to buy

One of the Cortina lower balljoint and one of the TRE balljoint rubbers have split on my car.

Is it possible to buy just the rubber? Or have I got to replace the whole joint!

If so, where? I've read Raldes sell them but I can't find them on their site.

Have I got the right name? Balljoint covers? Gaiters? Summat else?


Thanks!
James

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posted on 9/7/12 at 02:19 PM Reply With Quote
2 X MEDIUM SLIDE-A-BOOT UNIVERSAL BALL JOINT TRACK ROD END DUST COVERS 1 PAIR 0741360472693 | eBay

been used by quite a few on here. diff sizes available too.

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This morning, i've just ordered these after digging them out of an old post:

4 Ball Joint Rubber Boots, Austin, Ford, Vauxhall etc | eBay

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If your stuck Roath Autos in Cardiff sell them in 5 sizes.




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posted on 9/7/12 at 07:39 PM Reply With Quote
Any decent motor factors should sell them but you may have to buy a pack
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Thread revival I know - but i'm at this stage now... I have the ubiquitous maxi balljoint underneath my Sierra front hubs.

Are the boots a set of standard sizes and I just need to buy ones that are close to the right size? Or do I need specific Maxi balljoint ones.
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Best bet would be to remove the boot and measure the larger diameter and an average of the taper
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posted on 24/10/18 at 11:53 AM Reply With Quote
I think I would just opt to replace the ball joint rather than just the boot, dirt & water is bound to have got in there then contaminated what little grease there is normally and they'll be knackered in no time.
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