P1K5 rear shock boot?

[JenElio]

So I'm not that familiar with rear load leveling shocks on the P1k5. While washing down my rig I noticed about a 2" tear in my rear passanger side shock boot. Should I be worried? I ride a lot in sand/muddy areas and wouldnt want this to cause any issues to the shock. Any thoughts is appreciated, thanks!

 

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[Isaiah]

So I'm not that familiar with rear load leveling shocks on the P1k5. While washing down my rig I noticed about a 2" tear in my rear passanger side shock boot. Should I be worried? I ride a lot in sand/muddy areas and wouldnt want this to cause any issues to the shock. Any thoughts is appreciated, thanks!

Do you have any pics of where it is tore?

 

[JenElio]

Do you have any pics of where it is tore?

looks like something got snagged up in there and tore it up
I've been out on it after I noticed it and everything seems fine. I just dont know if it will cause any further damge

 

[Isaiah]

View attachment 176541 View attachment 176542 looks like something got snagged up in there and tore it up
I've been out on it after I noticed it and everything seems fine. I just dont know if it will cause any further damge

I dont know I will check around and try to find out.How long has it been like that?

 

[BigOL3]

View attachment 176541 View attachment 176542 looks like something got snagged up in there and tore it up
I've been out on it after I noticed it and everything seems fine. I just dont know if it will cause any further damge

The cover prevent dirt from entering near the piston. By being torn it increases the 'likelyhood' of premature wear and leakage, but not a sure thing. Most shock don't have the cover anyway.

 

[Isaiah]

View attachment 176541 View attachment 176542 looks like something got snagged up in there and tore it up
I've been out on it after I noticed it and everything seems fine. I just dont know if it will cause any further damge

You could check with your local honda dealer and see

 

[ToddACimer]

Seems to be a common issue with the shields Honda added. My stock shocks were fine but I had 4 rear fox shocks that destroyed that cover. If rather not have it

 

[Smitty335]

View attachment 176541 View attachment 176542 looks like something got snagged up in there and tore it up
I've been out on it after I noticed it and everything seems fine. I just dont know if it will cause any further damge

Is that the stock shock? If it is wrap a dollar around it and throw it away, that way you can say you threw something away! The stock shocks are junk! I would just run it the way it is, if your not ready to upgrade and if the seal blows out, upgrade.

 

[JenElio]

Is that the stock shock? If it is wrap a dollar around it and throw it away, that way you can say you threw something away! The stock shocks are junk! I would just run it the way it is, if your not ready to upgrade and if the seal blows out, upgrade.

LOL!! thanks! I might just do that, it seems like they bounce the ppl in the back seats a lot!
My kids r the only ones that ride in back for now so not a lot complaining yet. But they sure do seem crap.