Dust boots for pivots
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Re: Dust boots for pivots
I am not flogging anyone, I am just saying that if the testing is not going to be done in a timely manner the parts should be sent back. The supplier could then send them to someone, probably in Europe where they do a lot more driving of their vehicles, for testing.
I say this from personal experience. As I have mentioned in the past I drove race cars for most of my life. A large portion of that was off road racing and when we did that you had sponsors and also manufacturers that would give you parts to put on the vehicle to test. And they wanted to know how it worked fairly quickly since they had money into the R&R. so as drivers we did not just drive we also evaluated and at the end of a race we were expected to write up a report on each item and pass it along to the manufacturer. I can assure you that not all reports were fancy drawn out affairs. If the part broke and cost me a finish they got a report that basically said " This part ********* sucks!!!!". Which would be followed up by a phone call from them wanting to know what happened. If the part fails they usually want it back so they can see what, where and how it failed so they can improve it.
So please, do not take my comments as flogging or malice of any type, the company just wants answers. And those answers will benefit all of us in the end.
I say this from personal experience. As I have mentioned in the past I drove race cars for most of my life. A large portion of that was off road racing and when we did that you had sponsors and also manufacturers that would give you parts to put on the vehicle to test. And they wanted to know how it worked fairly quickly since they had money into the R&R. so as drivers we did not just drive we also evaluated and at the end of a race we were expected to write up a report on each item and pass it along to the manufacturer. I can assure you that not all reports were fancy drawn out affairs. If the part broke and cost me a finish they got a report that basically said " This part ********* sucks!!!!". Which would be followed up by a phone call from them wanting to know what happened. If the part fails they usually want it back so they can see what, where and how it failed so they can improve it.
So please, do not take my comments as flogging or malice of any type, the company just wants answers. And those answers will benefit all of us in the end.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Hi all
From the email trail on this topic it looks like you need some input from me on this question over the prototype set of ball joint "boots"I received from M3a1 several months ago? I apologise for the delay in reporting back.
I eventually got around to installing these trial poly boots on one side of my truck, last month as replacements for the original rubber examples supplied with the ball joint kits.
These new poly boots are a really good fit and with the stainless steel ring they make a good tight seal around the ball joint itself and the fit around the taper where it attaches to the upright makes a nice snug seal. So all up a good replacement option for worn/damaged rubber ball joint boots. I would have no issues recommending these for other M151 owners.
I have previously used poly boots from Atanas on another vehicle I own and they are certainly a great product and very durable.
Purchasing from Atanas via EBay is really easy, freight cost is very reasonable and and delivery time is excellent all the way from Europe all the way down here to New Zealand"
Rossco
From the email trail on this topic it looks like you need some input from me on this question over the prototype set of ball joint "boots"I received from M3a1 several months ago? I apologise for the delay in reporting back.
I eventually got around to installing these trial poly boots on one side of my truck, last month as replacements for the original rubber examples supplied with the ball joint kits.
These new poly boots are a really good fit and with the stainless steel ring they make a good tight seal around the ball joint itself and the fit around the taper where it attaches to the upright makes a nice snug seal. So all up a good replacement option for worn/damaged rubber ball joint boots. I would have no issues recommending these for other M151 owners.
I have previously used poly boots from Atanas on another vehicle I own and they are certainly a great product and very durable.
Purchasing from Atanas via EBay is really easy, freight cost is very reasonable and and delivery time is excellent all the way from Europe all the way down here to New Zealand"
Rossco
1973 M-151A2
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
Re: Dust boots for pivots
I certainly would like to purchase a set for my mutt that see's a lot of off road use. Would also like to replace the boots for tie rod ends as well if there is a replacement available.
Take Care,
Louie
M151A2,
KA2PFL,
MVPA 27368
Louie
M151A2,
KA2PFL,
MVPA 27368
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Here is a shot of the new poly boot - in bright yellow - so you cannot loose them! With the original rubber example for comparison.
One thing I should have mentioned in my earlier post is the stainless steel ring is a very tight fit - I had to press them on to the ball joint using a large 3/4 drive socket to seat against the SS ring - which is why I have only done one side of my truck at this stage! So for manufacturing purposes the SS ring needs a very slightly inside diameter to make installation a bit easier
Rossco
One thing I should have mentioned in my earlier post is the stainless steel ring is a very tight fit - I had to press them on to the ball joint using a large 3/4 drive socket to seat against the SS ring - which is why I have only done one side of my truck at this stage! So for manufacturing purposes the SS ring needs a very slightly inside diameter to make installation a bit easier
Rossco
1973 M-151A2
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
Re: Dust boots for pivots
My earlier post should have said
"for manufacturing purposes the SS ring needs a very slightly "Larger " inside diameter to make installation a bit easier
Rossco
"for manufacturing purposes the SS ring needs a very slightly "Larger " inside diameter to make installation a bit easier
Rossco
1973 M-151A2
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
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Re: Dust boots for pivots
Thanks for the feedback Rossco, and to all others who have put time and effort in. I have contacted Polyboot again, hopefully with folk from both sides of the Atlantic contacting them someone will et a response! Plan B for me is to measure up on the vehicle and see what I can perhaps get on ebay (UK), although quality may be an issue with that idea.
Best regards to all,
Vince (UK)
Best regards to all,
Vince (UK)
Re: Dust boots for pivots
And THERE we have it, the info that was requested. Thanks Rossco. Louie, you would have been the perfect candidate for this test considering you spend most of your time underwater and mud but you weren't around when this all started. Hopefully the manufacturer follows through with these. Preferably in black.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Dust boots for pivots
PM sent to Lou
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Hi all
Agree the yellow examples are a bit over to top on the front end of a military vehicle and black is certainly the way to go!
These are certainly nicely made and very durable compared to the rubber versions we currently live with.
Note: The poly boot shop front/site on Ebay is not currently showing listings on account of the Covid19 problems the world is working through at present. This could be the reason it has been difficult to make contact with Atanas recently?
Rossco
Agree the yellow examples are a bit over to top on the front end of a military vehicle and black is certainly the way to go!
These are certainly nicely made and very durable compared to the rubber versions we currently live with.
Note: The poly boot shop front/site on Ebay is not currently showing listings on account of the Covid19 problems the world is working through at present. This could be the reason it has been difficult to make contact with Atanas recently?
Rossco
1973 M-151A2
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Gents, this is 12Bravo's business and he is in the driver's seat on the matter. He is VERY busy with other things at the moment, I can assure you of that.
I encourage everyone to take a VERY long pause and allow 12Bravo the time needed to follow up with the manufacturer.
I would also encourage everyone to keep their fingers completely out of this pot until he completes that task.
That would include not pestering the manufacturer and making a bunch of inquiries on a product that we know has not yet reached its final phase of production.
There is a possibility that this will be resolved to everyone's satisfaction....a possibility that will IMPROVE if everyone just backs off the matter for a little while.
Be patient.
Let the system work.
Cheers,
TJ
I encourage everyone to take a VERY long pause and allow 12Bravo the time needed to follow up with the manufacturer.
I would also encourage everyone to keep their fingers completely out of this pot until he completes that task.
That would include not pestering the manufacturer and making a bunch of inquiries on a product that we know has not yet reached its final phase of production.
There is a possibility that this will be resolved to everyone's satisfaction....a possibility that will IMPROVE if everyone just backs off the matter for a little while.
Be patient.
Let the system work.
Cheers,
TJ
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Would like to thank everyone for the PM's and the helpful information stated here and in the PM's.
I am in no rush, owned the mutt since 2004 and have only gone through 2 sets of 4 ! My uppers are now greasable ball joints and they have held up. It would be nice to keep the grease in and the water out though.
So will patiently wait until these are available, worth waiting for in my opinion.
I am in no rush, owned the mutt since 2004 and have only gone through 2 sets of 4 ! My uppers are now greasable ball joints and they have held up. It would be nice to keep the grease in and the water out though.
So will patiently wait until these are available, worth waiting for in my opinion.
Take Care,
Louie
M151A2,
KA2PFL,
MVPA 27368
Louie
M151A2,
KA2PFL,
MVPA 27368
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Yes, disappointing to see my recently-installed boots already breaking up.
Jim Peterson
SGM, 31B Retired 2015
1961 M151 -Sold
1974 M151A2, Working It!
SGM, 31B Retired 2015
1961 M151 -Sold
1974 M151A2, Working It!
Re: Dust boots for pivots
Same issue here. NOS rubber is dried up before we even install them.
Take Care,
Louie
M151A2,
KA2PFL,
MVPA 27368
Louie
M151A2,
KA2PFL,
MVPA 27368
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Re: Dust boots for pivots
Me here staring at a pile of new ball joints knowing I don't want to do the job twice when the boots s**t the bed after I put them on.....
"It’s the unconquerable soul of man, not the nature of the weapon he uses, that insures victory." Gen. George Patton
1986-2014 Ordnance Corps RETIRED!
XVIII Airborne Corps Combat Affiliation
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1972 M151A2
1978 exMOD 109 Land Rover S3 (sold)
1942 WLA
M274 (sold) Big mistake. Sigh....
1986-2014 Ordnance Corps RETIRED!
XVIII Airborne Corps Combat Affiliation
Go Ordnance!
1972 M151A2
1978 exMOD 109 Land Rover S3 (sold)
1942 WLA
M274 (sold) Big mistake. Sigh....