To where boots or not?

[O.D.]

I recall back 18+ years ago, it was the thing to have shock boots on your absorbers and stabilizers, however i have noticed that nowadays it seems that this is not the thing to do.

i can see cons to it (Traps water/mud), however i also see the pros (keeps dust off, does keep water/mud off)..

What are the thoughts on this?

Cheers,

 

[Richard]

Most shock boots have holes in them to allow air to escape when compressed, but these same holes will suck in water and mud which I think is far worse than not having the boots.

Keep then off, I think by the time they start wearing from the mud and leaking they're probably due to be replaced anyways.

 

[O.D.]

Those are my views as well. So in the end, it's all about asthetics

 

[Jimbog]

Back in the late 80's and early 90's I had hot pink shock boots, with matching dick cepek light covers and windsheild wipers.!!! Don't see much of that anymore. Hey lets bring back an old trend............... I don't think so!

 

[Richard]

Back in the late 80's and early 90's I had hot pink shock boots, with matching dick cepek light covers and windsheild wipers.!!!

Glad we don't have pics of that on our website :flipoff:

 

[BillaVista]

Man, I remember when Dick cepek was the shiznit!

Leave 'em off. None of the high-end coilovers and such use them.