Lower ball joint Energy dust boot

[close2classic]

So Energy makes polyurethane boots for our upper and lower ball joints. Only catch is you have to strip the original boots off and run the polyurethane without a metal clip on top. They kind of just stay smooshed in place when installed correctly.

They are durable as hell but I have my doubts as to environmental sealing, does anyone else use them or have an opinion?

[dj_ender]

So Energy makes polyurethane boots for our upper and lower ball joints. Only catch is you have to strip the original boots off and run the polyurethane without a metal clip on top. They kind of just stay smooshed in place when installed correctly.

They are durable as hell but I have my doubts as to environmental sealing, does anyone else use them or have an opinion?

I'm using them, and I was skeptical about them sealing. But after putting them on and getting a satisfying "snap"!, I was sold that they sealed.

[Losiracer2]

Honda sells replacement balljoint boots. They're 6 bucks each at the dealer. I've seen original balljoints at the JY that are over 15-20 yrs old and they're still intact.

[close2classic]

thanks for the replies, Im comparing a new OEM LBJ to an aftermarket and Im not impressed with the rubber quality on either. Its a tough call, but I think I will strip the honda boot and put the Energy on.

[lindiz]

I'm running the Energy Suspension boots on both upper and lower ball joints. I was skeptical at first since they don't use snap rings or any equivalent, but they seem to seal very well since after 2 years the grease was still there and fresh when I had them off during some work on the hub.

[93twodoorLX]

i use em, cheap but very effective and wont rot away like rubber ones. i've had mine on for about 2 years or more. inspected them not long ago and they are still filled with clean grease.

-sean

[Cb7_Qc]

ok i will sound like a total idiot here but are you guys saying these boots actually replace the OEM boot?? because i have a full energy kit and i just put that boot over the OEM one...it covers it perfectly so i figured it was some kind of useless reinforcement...
i recently replaced both UCAs by moog ones and i noticed the boot was slightly bigger so the energy boot was not covering it completly, it was in fact forcing on it and i figured it would harm the moog boot..so i removed them...

[Losiracer2]

ok i will sound like a total idiot here but are you guys saying these boots actually replace the OEM boot?? because i have a full energy kit and i just put that boot over the OEM one...it covers it perfectly so i figured it was some kind of useless reinforcement...
i recently replaced both UCAs by moog ones and i noticed the boot was slightly bigger so the energy boot was not covering it completly, it was in fact forcing on it and i figured it would harm the moog boot..so i removed them...

you're supposed to remove the OEM boot and then put the energy one on packed with grease.

I had them in the past and they do seal pretty well with a nice pop sound, but I only went OEM since they were local and I didn't have to wait a week for the energy ones to get here.

[19dabeast85]

I've had the energy boots for the tie rod ends let debris into the joint. Because of that I never used them on the ball joints. But others are saying they work fine for the ball joints.

As far as replacing the whole joint, Moog is just as good as OEM, with really good quality rubber.

[dj_ender]

As far as replacing the whole joint, Moog is just as good as OEM, with really good quality rubber.

True, I'm currently using Moog outer tire rod ends and UCAs. But I decided to go OEM for the LBJs for peace of mind. Plus, they were cheaper.

[Cb7_Qc]

well...you learn something new everyday i guess!

[EsperHamid]

1- what is the difference between the polyurethane ones and the original ones ?
2- can someone do a DIY when changing to the polyurethane ones ? what should be modified than the original ones in order to fit them properly? ( pictures if possible )

some of mine are squashed and they were still like that since I bought the car, if the polyurethane are more durable then I'll order them online instead of buying the originals rubber... just how much durable in comparison to the originals ?

what boots is the OP talking about ?!

[drew12000]

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...rod=16%2E13102

[EsperHamid]

[close2classic]

driving/ weather

Protection level factor of the polyurethane boots comes with driving habits I think. One guy say there was clean grease after 2 years in his LBJ and another says his tie rods ends were trashed after using the polyurethane boot.

I think one must avoid driving in heavy rain and obviously, avoid hitting puddles for these to perform satisfactory.