Shock Boots

[kenleyf]

Are shock boots a cosmetic addition that are worth it or do they potentially do more damage than the aesthic value is worth.

Where I purchased the shocks for my 62 the guy said that they only trap moisture and debris and were not worth installing.

What is the conventional wisdom?

Thanks.
Kenley

 

[Mace]

it's my opinion as well..

 

[jdunkman]

Are shock boots a cosmetic addition that are worth it or do they potentially do more damage than the aesthic value is worth.

Where I purchased the shocks for my 62 the guy said that they only trap moisture and debris and were not worth installing.

What is the conventional wisdom?

Thanks.
Kenley

I've occasionally used them, but cut the bottoms off so that they don't really trap stuf.

 

[mtb_rider]

I'm running bootless, for the exact reason your salesman gave you.

 

[chicago]

No boots here either!
Ive been told they have no point, and seeing some of the rigs here not running them...
I opted not to.

Chicago

 

[5280Hawk]

Huh,

I just put them on because they came with my shocks. Maybe i will take mine off.

 

[Micah]

Huh,

I just put them on because they came with my shocks. Maybe i will take mine off.

yeah that is what i did also. maybe i should take them off?

 

[jdunkman]

The only legit reason I can think of is that they may help protect from small rocks flying off the road, or tire that could possiblly ding or scratch the shaft. Maybe not likely, but...

 

[CruisinFJ60]

i dont run em all they do is look ugly and fill full of mud.

 

[Mace]

The only legit reason I can think of is that they may help protect from small rocks flying off the road, or tire that could possiblly ding or scratch the shaft. Maybe not likely, but...

Considering that offroad race trucks do not use shock boots...

 

[CruisinFJ60]

Considering that offroad race trucks do not use shock boots...

to much weight and wind resistance.... it slows em down......

 

[kenleyf]

Thanks for the help, I went bootless!!

 

[Yazoo Cruiser]

They let the mud and other debris in and there is no way for it to get out, therefore ruining the seal and making the shock useless. Look at any serious off roader's rig and it will most likely not have boots.

 

[weak-link]

I use the neon green variety on my shifters, it adds 5hp

 

[Lance Lucas]

I ended up with Skyjacker hydro stock replacements when I replaced the shocks on it. Of course, they came with boots, and being a newb, of course, I used them. However, I don't really see why they wouldn't be good on a DD that doesn't seen much dirt? The bottoms of the boots are fairly well sealed to the shock body via Ziptie...seems like any debris that goes in would have to go in the tops, at least until a boot tears This is mainly an issue for rigs that see a lot of mud and water immersion and such, right?

 

[Matt60]

I had a set of shock boots on my 98' RocShox Judy SL Long Travel. it was yellow.

 

[Dynosoar]

On my 60 no boots. On my desert race car I did run a boot on the leading shock (multiple shock set up) to protect it from rocks. Even with the boot I was only go 2-3 races before the shaft was pitted and needed to be replaced. Most of the high $ guys don't run boots because they are coil over and the coil protects the shock. In addition, with the temps seen by many off road race car shocks the boots would melt and turn to a blob of rubber. So 60=no boots, Unless you need them to math your color scheme (Bling, Bling, Randy)



Dynosoar

 

[Mace]

I ended up with Skyjacker hydro stock replacements when I replaced the shocks on it. Of course, they came with boots, and being a newb, of course, I used them. However, I don't really see why they wouldn't be good on a DD that doesn't seen much dirt? The bottoms of the boots are fairly well sealed to the shock body via Ziptie...seems like any debris that goes in would have to go in the tops, at least until a boot tears This is mainly an issue for rigs that see a lot of mud and water immersion and such, right?

There are holes in the boots that allow them to breathe.. That is where the junk comes from.