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Feb 21, 2006 - 11:23 AM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	I just install some new kyb struts and tanabe springs. My stock boot is all torn up. Is it necessary to have it ?---> The pix are off my phone. -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

Feb 21, 2006 - 11:24 AM
Kwanza26 View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	it protects the shock from dust... but it's not a neccesity. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!" 1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be...

Feb 21, 2006 - 1:07 PM
soulshadow View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)	no, not really. Mines all bare.

Feb 21, 2006 - 2:57 PM
Jaws4God View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)	My friend said it would be worth going to a junk yard to get some... but i ended up using the stock ones even though they are close to shot... -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207

Feb 21, 2006 - 5:13 PM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	i guess i wont get it, its gonna b a hassle taking it out to just put a boot. -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

Feb 21, 2006 - 8:17 PM
presure2 View Member Profile Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%)	like bee said, it helps protect the shock shaft from dirt and dust. without them, the life of the shocks will be reduced. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;) 13.6@108MPH, 5SFTE Powered

Feb 21, 2006 - 10:39 PM
Hanyo View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	does anyone know the toyota part number for them? do you have to mofiy the boot after you have lowering springs for the reduce travel?

Feb 21, 2006 - 11:14 PM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	okay my mind is bak on getting the boots. its just a hassle but i will do. -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

Feb 22, 2006 - 11:40 PM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	omg my cv axle popped out~! -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

Feb 22, 2006 - 11:41 PM
Celicav View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)	I think you can get some boots from Tirerack.com too

Feb 23, 2006 - 4:20 AM
Galcobar View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	Tirerack has them, so does rockauto.com, but at better prices (though shipping varies).

Feb 23, 2006 - 12:12 PM
Supersprynt View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	QUOTE(My2Celi @ Feb 22, 2006 - 11:40 PM) [snapback]398215[/snapback] omg my cv axle popped out~! Popped outta where? The transmission? The CV joint came apart? The axle popped outta the hub? OMG ! -------------------- My Flickr My eBay _Perpetual Aperture_

Feb 23, 2006 - 12:20 PM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	YUUP! dang...i cant get it back in now... this morning i kinda got it in but it keeps on popping out. wth im screwed. my strut dropped and hit the cv axle and it popped out. cries damn it man i cant get it BACK IN the transmission! damn it im so frustrated. so lil space to work with. its just damn simple u just put it bak in the tranny, but NOOOO! This post has been edited by My2Celi: Feb 23, 2006 - 12:21 PM -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

Feb 23, 2006 - 12:22 PM
presure2 View Member Profile Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%)	no need to freek out, you just need a new ring-clip that goes on the end of the axle. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;) 13.6@108MPH, 5SFTE Powered

Feb 24, 2006 - 11:13 PM
creis View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)	in the pics I dont see your bump stops. I would recomend putting thoes on, else your shocks could bottum out and cause damage to the shock and spring. although it would have to be a good bump to do so. This post has been edited by creis: Feb 24, 2006 - 11:14 PM --------------------

Feb 24, 2006 - 11:49 PM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	what? whats that? pix? This post has been edited by My2Celi: Feb 24, 2006 - 11:49 PM -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

Feb 25, 2006 - 12:03 AM
axelrduvirage View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '06 From Nova Scotia, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)	QUOTE(My2Celi @ Feb 25, 2006 - 12:49 AM) [snapback]399351[/snapback] what? whats that? pix? this may help...did a quick Google http://www.plymouthlaser.com/93shock.htm --------------------

Feb 26, 2006 - 1:08 AM
My2Celi View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%)	ooo crap....well its all good, today ima forget about my car for now. i had a big problem with the car today. -------------------- <--- I miss :'' (

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