I just recently lowered my 04 TL with Tein SS coilovers. Just reading on a few threads, and how some members have had either there boot torn or ball joints leaking. Is this common when u drop the ride. Im currelnlty 1.75" all around. This is my first lowered car as well so a little confused. can somoene shed some light on this.....thanks

 

interesting. i don't really have an answer but some advice.
in my accord (95 exr) my ball joint broke as i was driving. it is a very dangerous thing to happen and i was lucky i was only goin 40km/h. as the tire goes sideways and you grind to a halt you'll be thinkin, i should have had it checked or so thats what the squeaking noise was when i turn.

Anyways its worth the 50 bucks or whatever just to have someone look at it so you know for sure. if you hear a squeaking/grinding noise whenever you turn the wheel its a good chance you ball joint is gonna go. dont make the same mistake i did. ( a few years ago, in case your wondering)

 

My boot is torn, and my car has been dropped for about 2 years.

It's pretty common among all Honda/Acura's apparently, where the boot first rips, and then you start getting dirt into your grease. Check your CV boots to see if there is grease coming out.

 

thanks guys...i think im just gonna get it checked out to make sure nothing is leaking.