Re: [Chrysler300] 300C lower ball joint boots troubles

[Keith Boonstra <kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

They have one less set now.  I just ordered four to put on my shelf.

Keith

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On 1/20/2012 3:26 PM, Keith Boonstra wrote:
>
> I'd go with what Don has to offer in good used because you know the
> quality is OEM. But if you are looking for brand new old US made
> complete ball joint replacement kits, there are a few sets available. I
> just called Northwestern Auto Supply in Grand Rapids, MI, and they
> currently have some on the shelf at $55 per kit ($220 both sides upper &
> lower). They say they are definitely NORS and not the new Chinese
> repops, but they could not tell me the brand.
>
> Here is their website:
>
> http://www.northwesternautosupply.com/
>
> Good luck.
>
> Keith Boonstra
>
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>
> On 1/20/2012 11:04 AM, Don Verity wrote:
> >
> > The press in joints will not work on a 300-C, or any Chrysler at least
> > up to the 80's I believe.
> >
> > Up here in the rusty North East USA, cars don't last that long. I save
> > most old ball joints, and other original parts, because the
> > replacements are mostly made in china of low quality materials. The
> > original boot was a 3 piece affair with a steel cup on the joint, then
> > the boot, and then another steel cap over the boot. I just parted a 57
> > Windsor. I can send you a picture after I get them cleaned up if you 
> like.
> > Don Verity
> > Rhode Island
> > USA
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Henry Schleimer
> > To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> 
> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 7:45 AM
> > Subject: [Chrysler300] 300C lower ball joint boots troubles
> >
> > Hello
> >
> > Does anyone have a source for the boots for lower ball joints?
> >
> > I bought a front end kit from Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts and installed the
> > parts about a year ago. The car is still being restored so no miles 
> on it.
> > I have now found my lower ball joint boots cracked and split through.
> > These
> > ball joints must have been either very old stock or very poor quality. I
> > have sent an email to Berbaum explaining this over a month ago and have
> > received no response. Be warned.
> >
> > I would like to just buy some good quality boots (on-line to
> > Australia) but
> > it appears they aren't available separately. If I must buy the whole 
> ball
> > joint - so be it.
> >
> > I saw on RockAuto site premium Raybestos ball joints, but they say
> > these are
> > press in type? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1032580
> > Mine are screw in. Are press in joints a replacement for screw in? Would
> > the boots fit the screw in ball joint? Any experience with these or 
> other
> > alternatives, please email direct.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Henry in hot Brisbane Australia
> >
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> >
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