Coilover dust boots - where to buy?

[ripp]

Hi there,
After ruining my first set of coilies I decided to take a better care of my new ones.
They are GAZ GHA (yeah I know they have a bad rep but anyway) and they have no boot around the shocks. I can't find anywhere something suitable for them in the UK (they are the new design with rear coilover also)
Any ideas? Thx!

 

[EVO 4LEX]

I used these on my last car. Sprayed the coilovers with gt85 first and then fitted these.
http://www.tegiwaimports.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Coilover+covers

 

[SeanM86]

Does the standard dust covers not fit over the coilovers? I've seen people using grease, cling film and black ducktape to protect the adjustable rings to on the coilovers to stop grit ruining the adjusters lol.. Seemed to work well even after 2 years of driving .

 

[ripp]

Yeah I used to grease the threads but the problem is that grit and small debris are bashing on the shock rods and they eventually get small chips which allow for water and dirt getting inside because the seals can't do their job if the shaft is damaged. Seen this on my old coilies.
The ones in post #2 look ok but they'll fit only on the front, the back has narrower springs (new style GAZ units with rear coilover)
I think I'll make custom ones, will have to search for proper material though.

 

[npt]

just get coilover covers, if there to big then tuck them in a bit, plenty on ebay

 

[Mr R.]

How did you get on with this bud?

Im after a longer set for my Teins but as im not willing to pay £20 each im after something cheaper.

 

[ripp]

Hi there,
I went on and did them custom from a tough water repellent material. It only cost me about £20 all four of them.
they ended up like this:

 

[MrBlonde]

Looks good mate,where did you get the material?

 

[ripp]

it was a guy who makes bags, wallets, caps and all sort of accessories. I'm not UK based but you should find craftsmen like him around you
Another ideea would be to rescue an old mountain back pack and use the material for the job