What is a Thrust arm Boot?
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What is a Thrust arm Boot?
Sorry I am not familiar with the term. It must be a german thing. My in law was quoted $1000 to replace them. I just want to see where the damage is before she says ok.
Again thanks to anyone willing to respond with the correct answer.
Again thanks to anyone willing to respond with the correct answer.
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Look underneath the car at the suspension and you will see the lower control arms (thrust arm) and a boot which covers the bushings. If the boot is torn the whole control arm should be replaced.
That price sounds about right for left and right sides
That price sounds about right for left and right sides
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Strange they call it that. But it is what it is.
The way they explained it to her they were going to just replace the boot itself.
I wonder if it is worth just waiting until the joint goes bad first. Same cost right?
The way they explained it to her they were going to just replace the boot itself.
I wonder if it is worth just waiting until the joint goes bad first. Same cost right?
Last edited by health services; Mar 4, 2010 at 08:11 PM.
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Boy, I dunno what is with some of the dealers here in OC. The thrust arm boots are a little torn, and those joints are tight, but the lower ball joints are totally wasted.
WTF is with that?
Who trains these guys?
WTF is with that?
Who trains these guys?
Last edited by health services; Apr 5, 2010 at 01:55 AM.
