<VV> Split boot on ball joint

[Dan & Synde]

Crappy rubber formulation.  I installed a "new" set of balljoint boots on
our UltraVan while I had the suspension apart.  I've driven it somewhere
around 400 miles and both boots are split all the way up to the stud.  They
were the "Help" ie "Motormite" if that helps at all but I really think it is
a crap shoot as the actual manufacturer probably varies with each lot.

I notice quite a bit of the "repo" rubber parts have a tendency to be that
way.  Must be something in the formula that isn't quite right as they
shouldn't do that.  I have no idea how to tell if you've got a bad one
before installing it.  Sucks though!! 

Dan Kling

1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89  On the Road Again,  yeehaw :)
1963 Spyder, restored   4spd Saginaw
1967 Ultravan #299  Newest of the herd!! Almost killed me already!!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/81412237@N00/sets/
A few pictures of the Greenbrier, UltraVan, engine and tranny tear down with
more to come! 

Keith said:

>What would cause the boot to split open on a new ball joint?  I would
>like to make sure I don't have a problem before I replace the boot.  The
>ball joint is new and no it was not over greased.