Where to buy ball joint dust boots? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-03-2018, 04:05 PM

Just like the title says. I need them for a 70 half ton 2WD. I did some searching on here and google but only came up with “high quality” ones from Bulgaria on eBay.

**Boog** · 11-03-2018, 09:42 PM

Should be available in the Dorman help section at your favorite parts store.

Warrens69GMC · 11-03-2018, 10:29 PM

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**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-04-2018, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Should be available in the Dorman help section at your favorite parts store.

People have said that but their website does not show them for my application.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-04-2018, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

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I only found tie rod boots for my truck. Do you have a part number for their ball joint boots?

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-06-2018, 04:06 PM

I would take good used boots from old ball joints if someone had some that were good.

rpmerf · 11-06-2018, 09:31 PM

Are these it?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...end+boot,10659

bean · 11-06-2018, 11:18 PM

I got mine at summit

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-07-2018, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpmerf

Are these it?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...end+boot,10659

Those are for the tie rod ends.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-07-2018, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

I got mine at summit

I found some yesterday afternoon. They are universal, but many different sizes are offered. I have not measured the ball joints yet to see what size I need. They are made by Prothane, here is a link to the site where I found them:

https://www.suspension.com/universal-dust-boots.asp

Thanks everyone for your replies.

35boulder · 11-07-2018, 09:02 AM

Glad you found what you needed. Thanks for posting your search results as this will help others.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-07-2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35boulder

Glad you found what you needed. Thanks for posting your search results as this will help others.

This is one of the reasons the search function is not helpful sometimes, because solutions are not posted. I have gleaned so much info from the members on this site, and I want to be able to help others as well. We are all in this hobby together so we should be helping each other out as much as we can.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-16-2018, 10:32 PM

So the boots fit the lower ball joints but not the uppers. So I bought NOS GM upper ball joints off eBay for $5 more than new Moog. So upper boots are not available for our trucks, at least prior to 1970.

bill3rail · 11-17-2018, 08:13 PM

I will be replacing all of my ball joints next week if you still need them. I should be done with the job before the end of the month.

Bill

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-17-2018, 11:14 PM

Bill, thank you for the offer, I bought NOS GM uppers and the Prothane boots fit the lowers so I am covered.

11-03-2018, 04:05 PM	#1
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,208	Where to buy ball joint dust boots? Just like the title says. I need them for a 70 half ton 2WD. I did some searching on here and google but only came up with “high quality” ones from Bulgaria on eBay. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

11-03-2018, 09:42 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? Should be available in the Dorman help section at your favorite parts store. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-03-2018, 10:29 PM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? Energy Suspension

11-06-2018, 04:06 PM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,208	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? I would take good used boots from old ball joints if someone had some that were good. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

11-06-2018, 09:31 PM	#7
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? Are these it? https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...end+boot,10659 __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

11-06-2018, 11:18 PM	#8
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 915	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? I got mine at summit

11-07-2018, 09:02 AM	#11
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? Glad you found what you needed. Thanks for posting your search results as this will help others.

11-16-2018, 10:32 PM	#13
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,208	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? So the boots fit the lower ball joints but not the uppers. So I bought NOS GM upper ball joints off eBay for $5 more than new Moog. So upper boots are not available for our trucks, at least prior to 1970. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 Last edited by 70STOVEBOLT; 12-01-2018 at 11:26 AM.

11-17-2018, 08:13 PM	#14
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? I will be replacing all of my ball joints next week if you still need them. I should be done with the job before the end of the month. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

11-17-2018, 11:14 PM	#15
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,208	Re: Where to buy ball joint dust boots? Bill, thank you for the offer, I bought NOS GM uppers and the Prothane boots fit the lowers so I am covered. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

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