Ball joint question

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by eagleguy, Nov 5, 2022.

  1. eagleguy

    eagleguy 1971 Skylark Custom

    Just noticed that my boot is ripped a little on my top ball joint after having springs and shocks done. Ball joint is almost new and has no issues at the moment. Is there a sealant I can use on the boot to hold the grease in?

    I can go back and complain but don't think it will result in the install of a new ball joint.
     
  2. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

    Trying to degrease the rubber and have sealant stick well is likely going to be a contest of futility.

    There are "replacement boots", but I would be contacting the shop and seeing if they will the work or replace the ball joint.

    I would go as far as paying for the parts and having them do the labor since they damaged it.

    But, all that said, if the rip is small enough, just keep an eye on it, and keep it greased and wipe off the excess.

    It really is not a problem unless it is washed out, and that takes quite a bit of heavy driving in a good bit of water.

    Many people over-grease and blow them out anyway and drive them for many years on daily driven cars.
     
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  3. TORQUED455

    TORQUED455 Well-Known Member

    As a shop owner, if we did this it would be fixed on us.
     
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  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    They probably used a pickle fork.
     
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  5. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Thats the culprit! Pickle forks love ripping boots! They cant wait to rip a boot
     
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  7. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

  8. Redmanf1

    Redmanf1 Gold Level Contributor

    Agree on the pickle fork... I would purchase a replacement boot if the ball joint is almost new.
     

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