WinDrop Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi All, Could you please tell me the size of ford focus year 2001 1.6 petrol ball joint dust cover size? I need to change them to pass MOT, but only need to change actual dust covers and not ball joints themselves. Kind Regards, Arturs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hey Guys, Nobody know the size of this? really? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Most folk will just replace the joint instead of messing around changing a boot. I have done it once on a mk3 mondeo track rod end so I didn't need to have the tracking sorted but I wouldn't bother doing it again to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 The thing is with my focus that if I want to replace the joint I will have to replace the whole thing and not only the ball joint. There are two different types of ball joints for ford focus, ones can be changed because they have screws on them while other ones can't be changed (as mine)SO instead of spending £70 on parts and then another £50 to change them I would rather just buy dust covers themselves and change them for MOT as everything else is in good condition and that would cost me around £10 So minimum saving would be minimum £100 That's the reason why I need the sizes :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 All you need to do is drill the rivets out and bolt in a new ball joint - total cost is £20. No need to replace the complete arm. Have you tried to release the ball joint from the knuckle yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nah, I haven't done anything yet. My mate had a look at them when he changed my clutch the other day and said that ball joints are in very good condition and there is no point to change them, all i have to do is change dust covers. Also, non of us have a drill to drill the rivets out so that's why he suggested me to change the dust covers and forget about everything else. I can buy dust covers from my local GSF shop but they need to know the size. I been looking all over the internet and can't seem to find it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt_cav Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 whats the choise of sizes available and how much are they, If they are not so expensive buy both to save you the stress and time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 They are £1.50 each. Not sure about the sizes. Didn't ask in the shop. I pretty sure there are three standards:1. Small 2. Medium. 3. Large I'm also nearly sure that the ones I need are medium size but before I buy them I would still like to make sure that I buy the right ones :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I think the only way you are going to find out the sizes to be honest is to go and remove the wheel and measure them. £1.50 each is a good price, I have seen them go for double that each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinDrop Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yeah, Probably that will be the only way to find that out :(Shame though :( Thanks for the help everybody. And yeah, price is very good, I wouldn't really think about changing just the dust covers if they would cost any more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman123 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Buy all 3 and return unused ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash29109 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Bringing up an old thread, had the complete lower control arm replaced 6 months ago and the boot is already torn! Will be looking to just replace the boot, does anyone know whether its the small or medium boot that is required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Where are they being sold as small medium and large? Medium at one place might not be same size as medium somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash29109 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, isetta said: Where are they being sold as small medium and large? Medium at one place might not be same size as medium somewhere else. Pic 2 shows the 3 different sizes https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-1-4-Stabiliser-Link-Ball-Joint-Rubber-Boots-Dust-Cover-x-2-FREE-CLIPS-/254100775737?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 For example I put in eBay : ball joint gaiters and found sellers offering a set of 14 different sizes . So which one of those is considered medium. It needs to have correct size hole at each end and a certain height. If it’s not right it will be no good, update: typed this before I saw reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash29109 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 minute ago, isetta said: For example I put in eBay : ball joint gaiters and found sellers offering a set of 14 different sizes . So which one of those is considered medium. It needs to have correct size hole at each end and a certain height. If it’s not right it will be no good I've provided the link above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash29109 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Bump, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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