I just picked up a set of used Koni shocks on stock springs for my '95 Miata. I was hoping not to have to disassemble them, but the boots are shot. Flyin Miata bumpstops are not in the budget for this car, so I'll have to salvage the old stops. What is the best option for aftermarket shock boots?
Stock NA boots have the stops integrated. They won't fit inside any boot that I know of.
Aftermarket stops will fit inside most generic boots. I know KYB makes some.
Generic microcellular urethane bump stops are cheap, how about those?
For aftermarket shock boots, they're all pretty much the same, just buy whatever fits...if these were coilovers I might recommend spring bags.
Edit: If the problem is that most boots are too small, maybe spring bags inside the spring and over the shock?
Keith Tanner wrote: Stock NA boots have the stops integrated. They won't fit inside any boot that I know of.
I thought that the bumpstops could be cut away and used with aftermarket boots?
I know that I've used FM bumpstops in the past, but I don't remember what I used for boots.
My project car memories are starting to get blurry...
The KYB SB108 shock boots have decent reviews and come with an integrated bumpstop. Probably the cheapest way to fresh parts, $11/each on RockAuto or $15/each on Amazon.
I chose to run my konis without a boot. They seem to be holding up well so far if that helps with a decision.
Fat Cat Motorsports suggests a boot may not be required for Koni and Bilstein shocks: http://fatcatmotorsports.com/FAQ2.htm
I personally use the KYB bumpstop and boot with my Bilsteins.
I'll be using this car in the snow, so I want to stick with boots.
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