Tie rod end boot ripped...replacement? (1 Viewer)

[SBFJ60FIG]

So I'm doing my axle service last night, and being all smart and whacking the steering arm with a big ole hammer to pop out the drag link and tie rods (which works oh so good!), but I damaged one of them and IIRC you cannot get the boots without buying an entire end.

Just wondering if any of you have had good luck with getting a replacement end from a Napa or CarQuest sorta parts store with any success.

 

[pjfairchild]

CCOT sends extra boots with purchase, so they would possibly sell boots seperate?

 

[SBFJ60FIG]

CCOT sends extra boots with purchase, so they would possibly sell boots seperate?

Sounds good...but I just called them and was told that they don't have such an item for an FZJ80, website shows they have em but stop at FJ62s...rats!

 

[FJ40Jim]

ManAFre shows their bombproof poly boots available for 80 series. I've installed on 40 and 60, they work well. dunno if the same part would actually stretch enough for the bigger 80 pins?

Poly boots

 

[SBFJ60FIG]

ManAFre shows their bombproof poly boots available for 80 series. I've installed on 40 and 60, they work well. dunno if the same part would actually stretch enough for the bigger 80 pins?

Poly boots

Nice...I do like that "all models" coverage!

Just called these guys...out of stock/did not seem to know what I was talking about.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/17760-tie-rod-ends.html

See post #7

 

[Tools R Us]

If it's just a small cut, clean well and seal with super glue or silicone RTV.

 

[SBFJ60FIG]

If it's just a small cut, clean well and seal with super glue or silicone RTV.

Never thought of super glue...yeah a small cut. Might just do that. Thought about RTV, but wasn't sure how it would stick to the rubber. Guess a good cleaning and it would probably be fine.

It's hard to transcend my OCD that has me wanting everything to be "perfect" though.

 

[Tools R Us]

... Thought about RTV, but wasn't sure how it would stick to the rubber. Guess a good cleaning and it would probably be fine. ...

It sticks well, the key is prep, clean, as in zero grease/oil, brake cleaner, lacquer thinner, etc, then allowing it to cure before being stressed. It's just a dust boot, the only pressure is from joint movement. What do you have to lose, keep an eye on it, if it doesn't work replace it. I know of a few that have been fine for years.

 

[SBFJ60FIG]

It sticks well, the key is prep, clean, as in zero grease/oil, brake cleaner, lacquer thinner, etc, then allowing it to cure before being stressed. It's just a dust boot, the only pressure is from joint movement. What do you have to lose, keep an eye on it, if it doesn't work replace it. I know of a few that have been fine for years.

Point taken...nice to have a second car! It's sitting apart at my mom's house now. When I'm back to it I'll probably hit the local Napa, see if they have anything close. And if not, clean er up, silicone it up, re-grease it and install.

And I too am sure that it will be fine for a LONG time...it is after all just a little dust boot/grease boot, cover thingie bootie.