Lower Balljoint Boot Size

Tourist · 5th September 2017, 21:27

Hello chaps,

I've got to replace the rubber boot on my driver's side lower ball joint (the one that sits under the hub) before I take the car in for its MoT next week.

Please could somebody tell me what size boot I need to buy?

I had a similar problem with my Rover 45 some time ago and bought a couple of them on eBay so am hoping it'll be equally easy this time.

Many thanks!

Simon R.

FrenchMike · 6th September 2017, 07:03

Hi Simon, i have fitted this one:

https://www.balljointboots.co.uk/tra...arm-boots.html

Mike

Alanbp · 6th September 2017, 09:45

I think I used the same type of thing from Ebay. Worked well. However a year later - I noticed that one of mine has perished badly enough to burst. I was changing the arm anyway so it didnt matter. Not sure what has caused it to happen but the other side was fine.

Tourist · 6th September 2017, 12:44

Very handy - thanks chaps.

Part ordered!

macafee2 · 6th September 2017, 20:25

very useful thread and reply. I did not know you could get them separately

macafee2

DMGRS · 8th September 2017, 13:47

Pretty sure I've used those in the past too - they were excellent quality.

Unless you can find brand new Lemforder factory arms (we have only a few kicking about here, as production ended years ago), replacing the boots on your arms is the best way forward.

Also a lot cheaper!

5th September 2017, 21:27	#1
Tourist Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge Posts: 455 Thanks: 105 Thanked 123 Times in 101 Posts	Lower Balljoint Boot Size Hello chaps, I've got to replace the rubber boot on my driver's side lower ball joint (the one that sits under the hub) before I take the car in for its MoT next week. Please could somebody tell me what size boot I need to buy? I had a similar problem with my Rover 45 some time ago and bought a couple of them on eBay so am hoping it'll be equally easy this time. Many thanks! Simon R.

8th September 2017, 13:47	#6
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Pretty sure I've used those in the past too - they were excellent quality. Unless you can find brand new Lemforder factory arms (we have only a few kicking about here, as production ended years ago), replacing the boots on your arms is the best way forward. Also a lot cheaper! __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

6th September 2017, 07:03	#2
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	Hi Simon, i have fitted this one: https://www.balljointboots.co.uk/tra...arm-boots.html Mike

6th September 2017, 09:45	#3
Alanbp Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Auto Diesel Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I think I used the same type of thing from Ebay. Worked well. However a year later - I noticed that one of mine has perished badly enough to burst. I was changing the arm anyway so it didnt matter. Not sure what has caused it to happen but the other side was fine.

6th September 2017, 12:44	#4
Tourist Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge Posts: 455 Thanks: 105 Thanked 123 Times in 101 Posts	Very handy - thanks chaps. Part ordered!

6th September 2017, 20:25	#5
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	very useful thread and reply. I did not know you could get them separately macafee2