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Chris E. · 08-14-2002, 04:07 PM

Bilstein only guarantees the shocks if the boots are in place. Dirt gets on the metal shaft and eventually kills the seal, then they leak, and fail. Replace or reset the boots in place.

08-14-2002, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris E. BenzWorld Member Date registered: Aug 2002 Vehicle: 260e Posts: 65	Shock boots Bilstein only guarantees the shocks if the boots are in place. Dirt gets on the metal shaft and eventually kills the seal, then they leak, and fail. Replace or reset the boots in place.