Sway Bar Link boot replacement

[supra360]

Hello,

Wondering if anybody has done this or know where I can get a replacement sway bar link boot? The sway bar link is still good condition but the boot is torn and soon dirt, dust, and water will get in and damage the link. viperpartsofamerica sells the whole link for $165.00. But it's silly to replace it just because of a $5 boot

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[Martin2000GTS]

Mine has been the same way for years, I was told not to bother replacing it and to leave it as is from a bunch of guys. id like to hear other opinions though!

 

[ACR_Matt]

Mine are the same way. I just put some more grease in the boot when I lubed everything at 30k miles. When it fails I'll replace it unless there's a universal boot that will work.

 

[supra360]

That's what I am trying to find a universal boot that would fit, it would be a cheap quick easy fix. Search the net can't find anything.

 

[blackandblue01]

Just bite the bullet and replace all 4 links. You will be able to tell a difference. I thought the same about mine, after putting 4 new ones in the car got more stable under heavy braking. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[klamathpro]

What about GEN1's? I've been waiting for a solution to the boot problem for years. These might be the only solution, but it looks like they only offer front links: http://www.snakeoylproducts.com/product.php?productid=17927&cat=0&page=1&featured

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

I have never found a replacement boot and we have replace lots of the end links for this reason, they are not cheap for sure so I understand the desire to just find the boot.

Maybe try the aftermarket for the Gen1 car, there are company's that make adjustable solutions for just about any bar.

 

[klamathpro]

I have never found a replacement boot and we have replace lots of the end links for this reason, they are not cheap for sure so I understand the desire to just find the boot.

Maybe try the aftermarket for the Gen1 car, there are company's that make adjustable solutions for just about any bar.

What have you been using to replace the rears?

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

We have not done a Gen1 for years, probably in 04'-05', I have been searching for the company, but no luck yet, I will post it if I find them.

What have you been using to replace the rears?

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

They are available here in the UK . I have just done Gen 1 rear drop links as they had split ...They work out about £2 each Pics to follow

 

[Grisoman]

As a patch, I wrapped aluminum foil around mine to help keep dirt out.

 

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[CEJ]

Baz, great find! Who sells those dust boots? Thank you.

 

[Fatboy 18]

Ive just ordered 2 new Rear sway bar links from VPA My car failed its annual Vehicle inspection today because of this

 

[-FROG-]

I just pretend mine are fine. Holds up great!

 

[MTGTS]

Get the Snake Oyl ones and never have to worry about it again

 

[MADMAX]

They are available here in the UK . I have just done Gen 1 rear drop links as they had split ...They work out about £2 each Pics to follow

Guess they fit Gen2 as well - "put a set on my tab young man, chop chop......"
And at that price I'll have a spare set too.

 

[cyaford]

I'm mechanically challenged, so believe me when I say this was fairly easy. I wrote a quick "How To" a while back. Not sure if it's still there, since I no longer have access to my link due to no longer being a Viper owner. Membership does have it's privileges.....

http://forums.viperclub.org/showthread.php?t=629650

 

[Fatboy 18]

Thanks for the link Cyaford