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380/450 Ball joint boots - dentmac - 11-24-2015 13:00
Anyone used these? Lower or upper? Click on "See if this part fits a specific vehicle" (try 2006 Bluebird and look at models)
Possible boots IFS
RE: 380/450 Ball joint boots - JD33 - 11-25-2015 17:57
Ross, it said that it does not fit my M380? Does it fit your M450?
RE: 380/450 Ball joint boots - dentmac - 11-25-2015 18:14
It is listed as fitting 2006 BB 380 and 450.
Apparently it was found and used by Redland RV in Redlands, CA. for a 380.
The 380 and 450 IFS are exactly the same. I would expect it to be for the lower as they go most often (often due to heat), but would like to hear from someone who has done it. (Or can go and speak to Redlands) Under $20 !
RE: 380/450 Ball joint boots - JD33 - 11-26-2015 09:29
Thanks Ross, I may just try them as I have 2 iffy boots
RE: 380/450 Ball joint boots - dentmac - 11-26-2015 10:33
FYI,
If you install a new boot consider a heat shield.
A few suspensions had a heat shield for the boot. Ed and I made one up from aluminum. Glued it to the A frame. Not fancy , but still there after 2 years. Sorry, poor pix. Looking for a better one and a sketch.
RE: 380/450 Ball joint boots - edarnold - 11-27-2015 22:07
Ross and others:
Redlands RV, Calif installed (4) of these boots on my M380 ball joints, last April. Also installed Zerk fittings for future maintenance. I supplied the split boots obtained from Dupree Products..... Redlands was unable to get a successful install... so they researched an alternate.
Not sure of the application, Redlands said they fit Volkswagen.... do not know.
Boots are doing fine....
Ciao
RE: 380/450 Ball joint boots - rrueckwald - 11-29-2015 16:16
As I understand it, the boots from Dupree Products were made by Blue Birder Ryan Saari and have been very successful. However, they are only for the lower ball joints. Currently Ryan is working on a mold for the upper boot which I think is much larger. Next time I see him in church I'll ask when he thinks upper boots will be available.