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Hydrocarbon

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I've been told that the first thing you should do when you get a car, is slice the boots open on the ball joints and tie rods. The guy I talked to said the boots get water in them, and every time he cuts one open water and dirty grease comes out. I always thought busting the boots was a bad thing, but maybe not? What do you guys have to say?
 

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doesnt sound like a good Idea to me. Id just grease em and leave them alone.If you do decide to cut em then make a small hole.
 

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wouldnt cutting them let the greese out...
 

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If you cut them open..what will get in ?? Dirt and Water
 
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Well he did say that you'll have to grease the joints every time you change the oil if you cut them.
 

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Whoever it is, stop talking to him.
 

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Yeah, dumb idea. Water can get in there, but the grease keeps it from getting to anything bad. If you cut em open, big stuff will get in there and cut the life of your joints down in a big way....
 

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Ditto and run as fast as you can on getting future info from this guy.

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This is one of the reasons I do my own car work. Thanks guys.
 
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