Source for Original ball joint boot retaining clips

[Daverham]

Yeah, I noticed that the boot didn't quite look the same... but it fit, so I installed it. Keeps the grease in and the dirt and water out. Better than the old, ripped one! Hopefully it will last more than "weeks."

I've since ordered some Bus Depot boots, which I can confirm DO have the double-bellows, although they don't come with the clips, so together (for next time), I now have a complete set. I'll save them and just have to take that damn knuckle off again if this one (or another) decides to rupture. Oh well. Thankfully, my bus is not a daily driver, so I would hope I get at least a year out of it. If so, I'd call that a win.

Thanks for pointing it out.

[pittwagen]

My ball joint still appear to be OK but in need of new boots. The ball joints are original and within spec. No clunking and wandering on the road. I think I will add grease fittings and boots. Just too scared of all the ball joint horror stories.

I have both Febi/Bilstein and Flennor replacement ball joints and they have the double pleats.

I thought the plastic sleeve that came in the boot kit was a replacement thread locking device.

I also have the replacement boots that Daverham used. They are under the JPGroup label.

CIP also sells these. They do not appear to have the double pleat but I will call later this am to see. Anyone used these?

https://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C33%2DS02251

[onehappykombi]

[Wildthings]