Rubber Accordion boot

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Nov 26, 2011 | 03:54 PM
  #1  
I discovered today that one of my rear (R) rubber accordion boot is torn, and I can see the coil spring. Now that rubber accordion is a replacement sold, the ABC system I operating normally no warning going off. So we're do I stand
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Nov 26, 2011 | 10:15 PM
  #2  
I don't really understand what you are asking or saying?

R.K.
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Nov 27, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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I'ii try agian. On one of my rear Shock Absorbers, I notice that the protected rubber accordion covering the top part is ripped, exposing the coil spring. I am trying to find out if the Rubber boot can be replaced, I am hoping I do not have to replace that $1600.00 Shock. I've had no whistles or bell indicating that my ABC system has malfunction. Hope this a better explanation

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Nov 27, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Quote: I'ii try agian. On one of my rear Shock Absorbers, I notice that the protected rubber accordion covering the top part is ripped, exposing the coil spring. I am trying to find out if the Rubber boot can be replaced, I am hoping I do not have to replace that $1600.00 Shock. I've had no whistles or bell indicating that my ABC system has malfunction. Hope this a better explanation

Thanks
That's better. As far as I know it will be fine. Its just a boot that keeps the dust out of the area. I can't see it doing any damage. As far as just replacing the rubber boot seperately, phone a dealer and ask them.

R.K.
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Nov 27, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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The rubber boot is not available separately according to the Electronic Parts System (EPC).
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Nov 27, 2011 | 01:49 PM
  #6  
Must be something that can be done.
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Nov 28, 2011 | 08:54 AM
  #7  
mebe you can get a replacement boot at a parts store that will fit. they even have some that can be installed without taking off the shoch.
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Nov 29, 2011 | 09:54 PM
  #8  
I was told the rubber boot on my car's front left shock is also torn. This was 30,000KMS ago. Maybe it lasted because I never touch the ABC rise button or maybe because my car is lowered and rides stiff with the Brabus module thus less suspension movement.
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Correct on the epc and replacement boot. No such part.

It is a dust boot. There is really nothing that I can think of in there that should be protected. It is just a big spring with two rubber bushings on top and bottom.

I would just forget about it and drive it until something gives.
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