Thread: Bought new KYB struts, do I need KYB dust boots?

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  1. #1 Bought new KYB struts, do I need KYB dust boots? 
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    Just what the title says. Will other dust boots work with these or do I have to go with the more expensive KYB boots?
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    You should be fine.

    Only strut I know of that requires special boots comes with them.
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    I used my stock ones with my agx's
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    Ok good just needed to confirm this. Couldn't get my stock struts apart for the boots.
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    Cant get them apart? You mean like you cant get the mount off?

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    Yeah, I don't have an impact.
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    Ah ic. Well if you don't wanna spent the money on new ones you could always rent one for free at an autoparts store
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    I tried autozone but they don't have any to rent out. I found out my friend has one though so I'll use his. Saves me $60.
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