Vandit

So the correct part # is 13003, but you order these in sets, so the part # for the set is 9.13103 and they are available in Red or Black. They're sold in pairs, so you'd need 1 set for each link (so 2 sets total for the front axle).

Here's a direct link to the set 9.13103 that includes two of part # 13003.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...p?prod=9.13103

I'll be ordering some soon.

Laker

What holds them in place?

Vandit

Old and busted boots on links


Set 9.13103 includes 2 boots, so 1 set per drop link. I ordered them from ES. Direct link to set.


Here's the answer to "what holds them in place." The poly boots are a pain to get over this section of the link. A long, thin, set of needle nose pliers really help get the job done.


Grinded a bit of a notch into the cap per seeq's suggestion. Worked out great.


Cleaned out the old grease and loaded it w/ new grease.


New & Old. I did both of the front links, this is just a comparison shot before I did the 2nd link.


Up-close comparison shot.

GeorgeK

How elastic are these red poly boots?
Do they have a lip to hold on the rod end (the large diameter part of the boot)?

I would worry that movement of the tie-rod would dislodge/rotate them out of correct position.

Vandit

They are held on from the top and the boot is stiff enough to keep it in place on the large end.

As far as spinning, you can spin them by hand w/ some effort, so we'll see if that creates any problems. It's not like these pieces spin complete revolutions when they're in action on the car, just back and forth movement.

It's a <$15 solution (incl S/H) that will hopefully keep me from dropping $$$ on some OEM replacements and hold me over till I get some nice Rennline pieces.

GeorgeK

Good to know.
I have likely found a source for the exact same boots as originally fitted. Will update if it pans out.

Vandit

There's a seller on eBay UK that carries exact replacements, but no mention of US shipping.

GeorgeK

Found some. 12$ apiece locally. I'll try to fit them one of these days.

GeorgeK

Got around to fitting the new boots. It was about time...

P356GT

GeorgeK,
This SFascrima.ch is this just one store?
Ive tried to contact them with english and french email to obtain some cache rotule.
But no succes so far.
I have gone thru my rubber boots on my 964 that came from CA and they are all dried out but good mechanicly and got inspired by this post to try to salvage them.
Tried to send a msg to you but I belive i pressed something wrong.....
Really a good place to pick up valued tips.
Regards,
Per
P356GT

Navaros911

Just as I get my car back from the engine rebuild... the mech has to say - BTW: your drop links and tie rod ends dust covers are starting to crack.

So... I'm off to take care of this now. George K made it clear which ones work for the tie rod ends. Great... got a source to get them and the sizes. So no problems there.

For the drop links I'm not sure what to do. I have a C4... which has different drop links than Vandit's. The Energy Suspension stuff looks good and more durable, but I'm not sure this will fit on the C4's (and C2 with M030 suspension) drop links. I am assuming these are the same as the tie rods... but not entirely certain.

One thing I'm certain of: they will have the metal clips to hold em in place if rubber is the way to go for me.

In this place the rubber lasts just over 2 years. All drop links replaced, tie rods, etc. Now we are 18k Mi later and they all need to be replaced? I don't think so... just the rubber will do please.


Advice from the crowd that did this on a C4?

Vandit

I think the C4 drop links have a pressed rubber bushing on one end that is not serviceable and has no boot. If that rubber bush starts to fail, then you need a new drop link.

I think the other end is like the ends on the C2 links and has a boot like what is being discussed in this thread.

Harry Apps

Have Ebay boots, about to do mine (C4) tomorrow and will advise of any problems.

Harry Apps

Ok, a summary (delayed by chores) of replacing the C4’s anti-roll bar (sway bar) link ball joint boots.
This was so simple, I worked from the wheel arch and didn’t bother with photos.

Silvertarga

Harry..what size boot did you use on sway bar?