Re: [Chrysler300] 300C lower ball joint boots troubles

[Keith Boonstra <kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd go with what Don has to offer in good used because you know the 
quality is OEM.  But if you are looking for brand new old US made 
complete ball joint replacement kits, there are a few sets available.  I 
just called Northwestern Auto Supply in Grand Rapids, MI, and they 
currently have some on the shelf at $55 per kit ($220 both sides upper & 
lower).  They say they are definitely NORS and not the new Chinese 
repops, but they could not tell me the brand.

Here is their website:

http://www.northwesternautosupply.com/

Good luck.

Keith Boonstra

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On 1/20/2012 11:04 AM, Don Verity wrote:
>
> The press in joints will not work on a 300-C, or any Chrysler at least 
> up to the 80's I believe.
>
> Up here in the rusty North East USA, cars don't last that long. I save 
> most old ball joints, and other original parts, because the 
> replacements are mostly made in china of low quality materials. The 
> original boot was a 3 piece affair with a steel cup on the joint, then 
> the boot, and then another steel cap over the boot. I just parted a 57 
> Windsor. I can send you a picture after I get them cleaned up if you like.
> Don Verity
> Rhode Island
> USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Henry Schleimer
> To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 7:45 AM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] 300C lower ball joint boots troubles
>
> Hello
>
> Does anyone have a source for the boots for lower ball joints?
>
> I bought a front end kit from Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts and installed the
> parts about a year ago. The car is still being restored so no miles on it.
> I have now found my lower ball joint boots cracked and split through. 
> These
> ball joints must have been either very old stock or very poor quality. I
> have sent an email to Berbaum explaining this over a month ago and have
> received no response. Be warned.
>
> I would like to just buy some good quality boots (on-line to 
> Australia) but
> it appears they aren't available separately. If I must buy the whole ball
> joint - so be it.
>
> I saw on RockAuto site premium Raybestos ball joints, but they say 
> these are
> press in type? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1032580
> Mine are screw in. Are press in joints a replacement for screw in? Would
> the boots fit the screw in ball joint? Any experience with these or other
> alternatives, please email direct.
>
> Thanks
>
> Henry in hot Brisbane Australia
>
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