A-Arm Rubber boots.

[Grimzella]

Are the rubber boots on the a-arm ball joints replaceable? Would the Honda Shop sell them if they are. I've torn one of mine and its leaking grease. I would like to get it fixed before the riding season gets in full swing. Any idea where i could get one.

thanks,
Dave

[Grimzella]

hrm... no one?

[JohnT_98300EX]

I asked at the dealership in Watertown (NY) and they said nope, can't buy them or replace them.
I have heard that auto supply stores have something that can be used, but my local NAPA says nope.
And I have a mint set of 400EX arms that look like they were never used, but 2 of the rubbers are split. If anyone knows of a fix, I would like to know too.

[Grimzella]

man thats pretty sad of honda. It would be stupid to replace the complete A-arm just for a 10 dollar rubber boot. There gotta be a fix for this. I just don't see peeps replacing the whole a-arm for such a simple part. Sad part is.. the clymer manual don't even mention replacement of this part.

[JohnT_98300EX]

Grim
That was one of the many reasons I got a clymer. Thought it may mention a fix. GREAT manual by the way. BUt no such luck.

[Grimzella]

well i'm on a mission now. local washington, pa here, has a few autoshops. I am gonna take it off.. and bring it with me to each of these shops. If i find a good fit... i will let you know. Must be a better answer... must find cheap fix... AAARrrghh!!!

[jcs003]

try these:

http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/tierboots.html

http://www.omiproducts.com/Ball%20Joints.htm

[Grimzella]

that second site might be the ticket... that black boot looks darn close huh?? if it fits, this would be a cheap fix,, just like i'm lookin fer.

thx

[jcs003]

there is another site i found a while back and forgot to bookmark it. i will keep looking.

[robichjr]

i'm not 100% sure of the part #, but i believe that i replaced mine with honda accord tie rod end boots. I'll look back at my records to find the energy suspension part #'s. good luck.

[Grimzella]

Originally posted by robichjr
i'm not 100% sure of the part #, but i believe that i replaced mine with honda accord tie rod end boots. I'll look back at my records to find the energy suspension part #'s. good luck.

I will check in on that. Honda Accord tie rod end boots. I will bring mine in.. and have the auto parts store pull one.. and see if they are a good match. If it works I will let everyone know what i did and part numbers if possible. I'm headed up to Wellsville, OH on Saturday. I would like to get this repaired before heading out.

thx,
Dave

[robichjr]

Check out this old post

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=185457

Energy Suspension part no. 9.13103 listed on most sites as tie rod boots for a Civic or CRX

[jcs003]

Originally posted by robichjr
Check out this old post

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=185457

Energy Suspension part no. 9.13103 listed on most sites as tie rod boots for a Civic or CRX

doesn't really help, unless someone can confirm the 250X and 400EX have the same size ball joints.

[robichjr]

Originally posted by jcs003
doesn't really help, unless someone can confirm the 250X and 400EX have the same size ball joints.

This post's original author's signature indicates that he has a 300ex, so they would be the same. So maybe that WILL help him.

[jcs003]

Originally posted by robichjr
Check out this old post

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=185457

Energy Suspension part no. 9.13103 listed on most sites as tie rod boots for a Civic or CRX

this thread says 250X but if they are the same as the 300EX and the 300EX are the same as the 400EX then we are good. but i believe the 300Ex are different this is why people upgrade the a-arms and spindles fron a 300EX to a 400Ex.