FURY 10 Report post Posted March 21, 2010 I have an all original 69 coupe with the factory original ball joints. The ball joints are good but the boots are torn. Can you install the replacement boots without having to remove the rivets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FURY 10 Report post Posted March 21, 2010 I have an all original 69 coupe with the factory original ball joints. The ball joints are good but the boots are torn. Can you install the replacement boots without having to remove the rivets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted March 21, 2010 yes - I ended up buying a ball joint just to get the boot. But I seen in one of the mustang parts catalogs afterwards where they sell boot only. May sell boot only at local auto parts store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted March 21, 2010 yes - I ended up buying a ball joint just to get the boot. But I seen in one of the mustang parts catalogs afterwards where they sell boot only. May sell boot only at local auto parts store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhouse66 22 Report post Posted March 22, 2010 Can you install the replacement boots without having to remove the rivets? Sorry, no. The boot retainer plate is attached with the same rivets that retain the ball joint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FURY 10 Report post Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks, I was afraid that was the case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted November 24, 2010 i don't get it. the small retainer ring holds the boot down and is held in by the rivets. how are some of you guys replacing the boots without drilling/replacing rivets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
