source for ball joint boots?

[shogun]

These with the clamp
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/ball_joint_boots/newBootVsOldBoot.jpg

As described her:
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/ball_joint_boots/replacingLowerBallJointBoot.html

I am looking for about 100 pieces. Anybody knows a soucre with detailed address, email etc, or an online shop where I can order them?

[Zeuk in Oz]

I am looking for about 100 pieces.

Wow Erich, I didn't know you had that many cars now ! :D

[genphreak]

Good post I also wonder where they can be found. I know Kristian knows!

We also want some, I broke one in my hand on the last job as it didn't let the joint twist as I moved it around. Everyone risks breaking them if the boot grabs on the shaft when you move them about.

I think most people that damage them avoid repair them at the time and just stick em on anyway. I'd like a few spare in the future just for insurance... especially if one has to use a puller anywhere- they can do nasty things to boots if you have to bash at them... :) Nick

[shogun]

I have asked on some German boards and also my supplier in Germany for the Meyle parts. No positive reply so far.
People from the U.S. ordered from Johan, so maybe no source in USA or no one knows.
In deed I need one hundred pieces, have to keep this 20 tons press busy :D
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/161988/

My colleagues press with that press suspension parts in and use the metal parts from the old ones, so only the wear parts are replaced.
http://img185.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/0/8/2/testinium-img600x450-1136816428e32upperarm1.jpg
They are distributed among our club members at special prices and sold on the jap. auction house to non-members for supporting our hobby workshop, to buy tools and so on.
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r21490661

This visco clutch I imported from Germany (Meyle is the maker) for V8 and
V12 engines and we are selling that too
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r24023404

If I get a good info from Germany, I will let you know. Maybe I can buy in bulk more.
Pls ask Kriss for the address and prices. The rubber part and the clip. He has my email address.
I will be offline from 18-27, trip to Germany.

[BigKriss]

The only place I know of is in the USA from www.bmpdesign.com - Sorry Enrich - I don't know any distributors in Australia.

http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exec/product_id/684/search_year/1989/search_model/34

Winfred doesn't like them that much though. (http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=13224&highlight=ball+joint+boots)

[shogun]

I just found it also with the Yahoo search
http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exec/product_id/683/category_id/56/search_year/1990/search_model/47
and another one
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale/Energy_Suspension/Suspension/Suspension_Accessories


But that is not the standard one. Im am still checking with some guys in Germany and U.K.
Will let you know if successful

[Lennyz525i]

Winfred doesn't like them that much though. (http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=13224&highlight=ball+joint+boots)

I was looking for feedback on those. I'm also dealing with young FCP arms with cracked balljoints. Too bad there's very little feedback on those bmp boots. Then again, for $11 or $12 you might as well just try them out.

[genphreak]

I just found it also with the Yahoo search
http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exec/product_id/683/category_id/56/search_year/1990/search_model/47
and another one
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale/Energy_Suspension/Suspension/Suspension_Accessories
But that is not the standard one. Im am still checking with some guys in Germany and U.K. Will let you know if successfulPerhaps a call to the manufacturers will do it for you when next in Germany, they don't supply them as parts but if you wanted to buy a few maybe they'd sell you a box, or even better, put you onto the boot manufacturer themselves (esp. if you tell them it is for something else...) I am sure they might be happier if they felt you were not canibalising their market in premature death of their parts.... :) Nick

[shogun]

canibalising their market in premature death of their parts


That is probably why they not sell them as single parts.
I now have a contact with a small shop in Germany through a friend. They have a box with various sizes of boots. But they won't tell him where they got it. So there must be a source for pro shops to buy them somewhere.
Keep on googling.
The same was with parts for fuel injectors. First I was told no single parts available, but some specialized companies in USA are selling repair tips, O-rings etc.
Here one example
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fuel-injector-parts-pintle-caps-o-rings_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33554QQitemZ80472 15156QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

They must be out there somewhere. We just have to find it.

[ryan roopnarine]

i have the bmp ones in use. one on lower control arm. 5000 miles, 3 months, still looks good. longer term is unknown, however.