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Offline cwestra

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Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« on: March 17, 2009 - 11:09:49 AM »
Is anyone selling dust boots for idler and pitman arms?  I need to replace them on my car and don't want to replace the armes themselves.
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2009 - 11:15:25 AM »
Great question, I need the same thing on my idler arm...    :cooldancing:     
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2009 - 11:23:52 AM »
Energy Susupension has Poly boots available

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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009 - 06:40:27 PM »
Energy Susupension has Poly boots available
I only see tie rod boots from them.  Are they the same as for idler & pitman?
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2009 - 08:35:20 PM »
it would be close enough to keep the dirt & water out

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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2009 - 10:10:47 PM »
If its the same size as the tir-rod ends. ?? I got some generic replacements from NAPA. I saved the package if anybody need the number.
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2009 - 11:18:29 PM »
If its the same size as the tir-rod ends. ?? I got some generic replacements from NAPA. I saved the package if anybody need the number.

Bigshclunk, what is the part number you used?  I need to replace all my tie rod end dust boots and Pitman arm dust boot. The only one I could find thats even close was NAPA part number 650-1175.  The problem is the NAPA part is much taller and will probably slip off past the seal area once its pushed one.
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2009 - 11:37:43 PM »
FDP483 @ YearOne.com $35.95
 Set contains:
4 tie rod end seals
1 pitman arm seal
2 upper ball joint seals
2 lower ball joint seals
1 idler arm seal
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2009 - 01:28:38 AM »
FDP483 @ YearOne.com $35.95
 Set contains:
4 tie rod end seals
1 pitman arm seal
2 upper ball joint seals
2 lower ball joint seals
1 idler arm seal

71Chally416, Thanks.  I noticed that part # fits a B body, any idea if they have one for the E body?
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2009 - 01:36:40 AM »
I found it.  FDP963 @yearone.  Has anyone used these before?  Are they just like the original ones with metal inserts or do they look like the typical aftermarket cones shapes ones?
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2009 - 07:02:38 PM »
Sorry I'm slow to repond..... was at MATS!!!! Back now but at the shop... (long story) but just got back in town. When I get home I'll look at the package!!!!
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2009 - 10:16:42 PM »
I found it.  FDP963 @yearone.  Has anyone used these before?  Are they just like the original ones with metal inserts or do they look like the typical aftermarket cones shapes ones?

Dunno.....  :clueless: I actually bought one of those kits for my car but haven't got around to putting them on yet. Don't ask me where I put it at.  :dunno:
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2009 - 06:14:42 PM »
Jims auto parts has them. http://www.jimsautoparts.com/steering_parts.htm. I am going to get one for myself cause mine looks like yours and the joint still feels ok and it like $125 for a new arm.
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Re: Dust Boots for Idler & Pitman Arms?
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2009 - 08:48:01 PM »
Jims auto parts has them. http://www.jimsautoparts.com/steering_parts.htm. I am going to get one for myself cause mine looks like yours and the joint still feels ok and it like $125 for a new arm.
Good lead.  Thanks.
Corey - in Northern Indiana