i just got the sportline and kyb agx set up for my car and i am gonna install them on sat...i took a look at my stock shocks and i noticed that the dust boots are pretty messed up....i called up the dealership and they sell the fronts for $26 each and the rear for $52 each....thats kinda pricey....i called kragen and they only carry the front and those go for $16 each...i was wondering if i really needed them on my car or can i go without....also if i really do need them does anyone know where they carry the whole set for a decent price...or i can somehow bring the ones i have back to life....if anyone can help please tell me~!!

 

Yes you do need them.

Tire Rack has em for $12 a piece, $48 for all four.

 

If you want your shocks to last, they're a definite need. Think about it - how much dust, pebbles, small furry animals, water, tar, etc. goes flying around in the wheel wells when you drive. You don't want that hitting the shock piston rod because it'll damage the surface, which in turn will cut the seals, which in turn will cause the shock to leak, which in turn will lead to shock failure.

Oh, and when you're on the freeways? Imagine all that gunk flying at high speed into the shock as the crap comes off your tires.

 

yeah you for sure need those dust boots. I noticed all four of mine were damaged, so my next purchase is going towards suspension.

 

Ya definintely need to replace the dust boots, but don't buy em from a Nissan dealership. KYB has replacement dust boots for around $15/pair (prollly the same ones at tire rack). Some auto parts stores carry them also. A word of advice: the KYBs come with zip ties to hold the boot to the strut, throw them away, they are brittle as hell. Buy some long electrical zip ties instead.