Shock boots or not...

[DomSmith]

Noticed in some pics that quite a few people aren't running boots on their shocks. I've just cleaned up my neglected (rusty) RS9000's and the boots are pretty bad. Opinions on running them or not?

 

[woody]

I haven't run boots in many years...they always collected lots of grime and I ended up with rusted shafts....

IMO, leave them off.

 

[Landpimp]

I wear boots every day..............but not on my shocks, unless they have the metal boots/guards. the pastic boots can hold water...

 

[camcruiser13]

I wear boots every day..............but not on my shocks, unless they have the metal boots/guards. the pastic boots can hold water...

i would rather wear sneakers, more comfy than boots.

but seriously i agree with woody. i had boots on my shocks and i took them off and the skock was all rusted and deformed, the boot traps water and dirt and helps them erode.

 

[poseidon]

What was explained to me is that if you have a vehicle that you drive around town and the like then boots are a good idea because they protect from dust and road grime, etc....

If you offroad it is better to run with no boots and just shoot the hose at them when you wash the rig. The reasoning was when you offroad the chances of submersion in water or mud are higher and it is much more likely to get contaminants traped inside the boot that will then really go to work on the shocks.

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