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Factory Five Roadster Ball Joint Dust Boot

We read several tips on the ffcobra.com forum, but in the end we simply used a pair of slip-joint pliers. The boot has an internal metal retaining ring that needs to seat in the groove of the ball joint. It takes a bit of patience to seat the boot, but you can do it without removing the arm.
Factory Five Roadster Build Part 3: Suspension Install

We read several tips on the ffcobra.com forum, but in the end we simply used a pair of slip-joint pliers. The boot has an internal metal retaining ring that needs to seat in the groove of the ball joint. It takes a bit of patience to seat the boot, but you can do it without removing the arm.  View Related Article

 

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