ball joint boot kit

[John_Conrad]

Hi
Can anyone recommend an after market upper ball joint boot kit for a 2001 chevy silverado 2500hd that will fit?
Ball joint is in good shape, just the dust cover opened a gash on the side and there is nothing specific for the vehicle anywhere that I can find.
It is hard finding specs on these parts and after market boots to know well enough that something will fit, so hopefully someone has some knowledge.
sincerely,
John

 

[andyd]

I had the same problem with ball joints on my BMW. I found day-glo orange boots at my local Auto Zone

 

[D60]

I had the same problem with ball joints on my BMW. I found day-glo orange boots at my local Auto Zone

Ooh the color adds 5hp!!!

 

[atikovi]

Bought this set last week. Seems well made for $1 each.

14X Universal Rubber Ball Joint Rubber Dust Boot Cover Track Rod End Set Kit,USA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 14X Universal Rubber Ball Joint Rubber Dust Boot Cover Track Rod End Set Kit,USA at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[John_Conrad]

thanks for the help. going to order the different size set as it should have something that will work.
that will also leave extras for other vehicles etc.

 

[D60]

thanks for the help. going to order the different size set as it should have something that will work.
that will also leave extras for other vehicles etc.

Post up if they work.

 

[John_Conrad]

i will follow up...actually going to buy 2 of those!

as my truck is listed on there as being compatible with the kit and I have 6 chevy, gm's i maintain for my family, but yeah, i will let you guys know.

 

[Don_B]

I don't worry about that, just grease em every oil change and new flushes out old.

 

[buck91]

Are your current BJ's sealed or serviceable? All of the replacement boots I've ever seen were very poorly sealed to the point of basically completely unsealed. Energy Suspension used to market replacements of excellent quality but still basically just a dust cover.

If you are going to break everything down to get to the boot its probably worth replacing the joint.

 

[WobblyElvis]

I've owned 4 older Dodge vans that had non greaseable ball joints. They all failed around 190,000 miles. Very impressive. Upon replacing them I found the original boots were fused or glued to the top of the control arm making an excellent weather seal. Perhaps this contributed to the longevity of the ball joints. My point is the boot and how well it seals appears to be important to the life of the ball joint. I would take this into consideration.