New Rear Shocks Didn't Come with a Dust Boot

[Elroy the Brave]

I am installing new rear shocks on a Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Aftermarket choices are very slim. Basically Monroe or the Chinese brand. I ordered some Monroe rear shocks.

The odd thing is that they didn't come with a dust boot. I tried to use the stock dust boot but it will not fit over the new rear shocks. So you can only install them without a dust boot.

I noticed that the Chinese brand like FCS come with a dust boot.

How big of a deal is it to run rear shocks on a minivan without a dust boot? Is it going to hurt the life of the shock?

 

[Jetronic]

yeah, won't give it 1 year.

 

[shortyb]

It will let too much crap onto the unprotected piston seal that could eventually compromise it. Look for a universal accordian style boot at some of the aftermarket off-road places. You should be able to fit something that fits.