Shock Boots

[Mapes]

has anyone ever heard of a shock boot. I am curious because I have been hearing things about it from a few friends and have no clue what exactly it is. If anyone can do you know what kind would be the best. Thanks everyone.

[Mapes]

has anyone ever heard of a shock boot. I am curious because I have been hearing things about it from a few friends and have no clue what exactly it is. If anyone can do you know what kind would be the best. Thanks everyone.

[illiterate]

This is what you are talking about?http://dot.etec.wwu.edu/fsae/James/Detroit%202004/Other%20Teams/Cornellsmall.jpg

[Mapes]

that is exactly what i was talking about. I was wondering if there are certain specs we need for them or do we just get them to fit our shocks and springs. Thank you very much though

[Garlic]

Only buy shock boots with a spring rate > 1800 milli-inch/meter rating. http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Jon_Dal]

Is that just to keep dirt from getting in there?

[kwancho]

Wouldn't that also prevent them from dissipating heat well?

[Psychosis]

they only serve to prevent dirt getting in. they're made from neoprene with a velcro strip to join. you can buy them from pretty much any mountainbike shop for a couple of bucks a piece. Lizard skins are the most popular brand. http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Nihal]

They help prevent pitting and seal wear from grit etc. on the shock. I remember Claude Rouelle talking about these quite a bit.

[RiNaZ]

It's been what ... 4 or 5 years since i first saw Cornell's car and man, it still amaze me how they managed to package everything so nice and tight.