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Rodd187 said:
Send some our way as we can't even light up the firepit due to burn ban
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We're in the same boat in lower Michigan!

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I started questioning whether I needed to leave the boot on my stabilizer after my off-road shop recommended removal. I sent an email to Fox and they confirmed that I need to remove the boots. Truck is headed under the knife this evening after work.

Directly from Fox
"We do not recommend using the boots especially for offroad use. The offroad shop is correct in that regard where dirt and debris may get trapped and cause more issues than having the boots off of the shocks"
 
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Rodd187 said:
I stated questioning whether I needed to leave the boot on my stabilizer after my off-road shop recommended removal. I sent an email to Fox and they confirmed that I need to remove the boots. Truck is headed under the knife this evening after work.

Directly from Fox
"We do not recommend using the boots especially for offroad use. The offroad shop is correct in that regard where dirt and debris may get trapped and cause more issues than having the boots off of the shocks"
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One of those situations where there's a good argument wither way. A properly installed boot with drain holes facing downward theoretically shouldn't cause any issues and will prevent shaft peening (stop right there @Optimus🤖) from flying rocks which can lead to premature (don't do it) seal failure. Problem is if dirt does make its way in there, it will usually stay in there and cause issues as stated. I've run boots in the past and just pop the hose clamp to check during oil changes or after a water crossing.

Same argument has been around for ages about dust boots on moto forks. Would be cool to make a shield like the fork guards on inverted moto forks. Rock protection without dirt entrapment risk. Maybe I'll design and print something...
 
McE said:
One of those situations where there's a good argument wither way. A properly installed boot with drain holes facing downward theoretically shouldn't cause any issues and will prevent shaft peening (stop right there @Optimus🤖) from flying rocks which can lead to premature (don't do it) seal failure. Problem is if dirt does make its way in there, it will usually stay in there and cause issues as stated. I've run boots in the past and just pop the hose clamp to check during oil changes or after a water crossing.

Same argument has been around for ages for dust boots on moto forks.
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Excellent info @McE , I have really been struggling on whether to keep them or cut them off. I know these are not critical parts to the truck and I do have the drain holes pointed downward just not entirely sure I want to add another "check" to my maintenance schedule. However, I know you have vast knowledge of dirt bikes and offroading. :unsure:
 
Hard to say which will cause the shock to wear out first.

Dust in the boot vibrating against the shaft at highway speeds?
Rocks kicked up by the car in front of you hitting the shaft at highway speed?

Dust is guaranteed to happen, rocks might happen.
Either way though these are expendable items and you will be replacing them eventually.


Ideally A/B test this. Cut off the left boot, leave the right one, first one to leak is the answer.
But, we know all of us would choose symmetrical aesthetics over an multi year science experiment.
 
Rodd187 said:
Excellent info @McE , I have really been struggling on whether to keep them or cut them off. I know these are not critical parts to the truck and I do have the drain holes pointed downward just not entirely sure I want to add another "check" to my maintenance schedule. However, I know you have vast knowledge of dirt bikes and offroading. :unsure:
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With how spotless your truck always seems to be, I'd say you're probably fine with the boots on 😜😂

In all seriousness, unless you're trailing people down gravel roads all the time, shaft peening probably isn't a big enough concern to justify the boots.
 
FuelTankReInforcedSkidPlt said:
Hard to say which will cause the shock to wear out first.

Dust in the boot vibrating against the shaft at highway speeds?
Rocks kicked up by the car in front of you hitting the shaft at highway speed?

Dust is guaranteed to happen, rocks might happen.
Either way though these are expendable items and you will be replacing them eventually.


Ideally A/B test this. Cut off the left boot, leave the right one, first one to leak is the answer.
But, we know all of us would choose symmetrical aesthetics over an multi year science experiment.
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McE said:
With how spotless your truck always seems to be, I'd say you're probably fine with the boots on 😜😂

In all seriousness, unless you're trailing people down gravel roads all the time, shaft peening probably isn't a big enough concern to justify the boots.
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I truly appreciate the stellar advice gentlemen.
I guess I will see what kind of mood I am in after work with this being a holiday and everyone else having fun. I am feeling like the boots are going to have to pay the ultimate price. :ROFLMAO:
 
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How about some real life examples?

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80K miles on this set up - I think it's seen every kind of weather, soil and environment.

No boots. No issues.

You will be fine.
 
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