Front Upper Ball Joint Boot MX5 Mk1/2/2.5 Reviews

3.7 Rating 6 Reviews

Genuine Mazda PartGenuine Mazda replacement boot for the upper front suspension ball joint. Why replace the whole thing when you only need the boot!?Fits all Mk1, Mk2 & 2.5 models, 1989>2005

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“Same problem as Jarrick Harris, boot split after just 3 years.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Like all of the other reviews, a key element in replacing these puppies is a 30mm socket and a reasonably large G clamp. The hardest part for me was getting at the metal ring on the old boot. It is there, but so up close to the ball joint the only thing I could get in between it and the joint was a single sided razor blade. Once this was in I could prise it enough to get a thin bladed screwdriver in the gap and then a larger bladed one strong enough to get it off. Other than that the pressing on of the new one did not take that much force as the new boot was fully greased, a 30mm socket fitted it snugly and a 'trigger' type G clamp provided easily enough force to slip it onto the joint. It seems as good quality as the one it is replacing, same thickness and flexibility, etc, but I suppose time will tell. For the money and time necessary so much cheaper and easier a fix to get the boot up to MOT spec compared with having to press out the complete joint and press a new one in.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Jarrick Harris

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“I bought 2 of these and they both perished within 3 years. Considering how much hassle it is to change them over, it's not worth replacing them with these inferior boots - they should last loads longer than that.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Mike Slaughter

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“My dust boots on the OSF top upper ball joint and OS track rod end failed the MOT. Garage said new arm and end, £360. But why don’t YOU just replace the boots? Apart from splitting the joints (I’d buy a good screw pincher separator next time) it’s a simple task AS LONG AS YOU DO A BIT OF PREP.Once you have prized the old boots off, plenty of grease and just press the new ones onto a step. They are a bit of an interference fit but its rubber and it’s greased, it will go together. Once fitted, it should stay in place no matter how much you waggle the joint.Key to it is try to put the correct boot in the correct place! The rod end is bigger than the upper ball and they two boots were just in a bag. Anyway, a 30mm socket, clasp the socket and arm between both hands and squeeze. You can finish off with a G-clamp or similar but that may not be needed. No need to take the top arm off.For the rod end you’ll need a 32mm DEEP socket a normal one may not go down enough because of the ball joint thread hitting the back of the socket. Fortunately I had a bit of tubing of exactly the correct size. Support the end on some blocks of wood and press down. I used two 4inch square fence post off cuts. No need to remove the rod end – no need to have the tracking re-aligned!Don’t forget new split pins. Good luck. It’s all in the prep.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Philip Richards

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“Like the bottom boot a good product.Warm in hot water first and dry before fitting, I was able to hand press on with a neat fitting socket and I'm not particularly strong.”

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Posted 12 years ago

Michael Krone

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“It's a super item. Fits fine, and saves you a lot of money. Take care when you punch it in place. Use a top or a pice of pipe that fits over it, so that the force is applyed close to the metal ring.”

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Posted 14 years ago