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Shock Boots or no Shock Boots?

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Disco_Stu:
I cable tied a set on mine and hey presto - rusty shocks. Took the rubbers off completely and no probs.

The best way is probably what has been stated above, fit the rubbers but make sure they can drain.

stu.

clbarclay:
I was running without, but the shafts on the rear dampers were starting to suffer (scratches and the odd chip in the chrome) so now running half height boots.
I would sooner not have the concertina type of boot as when the compress the end up limiting the movement of the damper so you don't get full travel and can turn it into a bump stop which is not good.

Range Rover Blues:

--- Quote from: boss on January 30, 2008, 17:47:12 ---thought the salt they spread on the roads this time of year doesnt do the chrome anygood either.

--- End quote ---

That reminds me, I'm told that our local authority (amongst others) isn't using salt as such anymore but a food-related additive instead.

The result is that the roads get sticky/slippery when the dew forms, this is causing more accidents though it is effective in snow.

So if your roads have been gritted, be extra careful.

Budgie:
I've had them both with andwithout boots and for mostly on-road then I would say go with the boots because I don't have boots on them now and tops of the shockers are as rusty as hell.
So went I get round to fitting new ones the boots will be going back on. Whether I secure them at the bottom or not I've not decided yet.  ;)

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