Tie Rod grease boots

[martyb]

Anyone got any advice on where to find the grease boots?? I have had no luck, other than buying new tie rod's which I don't need. My boots are cracked and I want to replace them. Tried the auto parts stores, no luck.

Thanks all

marty

 

[bluesrt]

help line at the parts store- they are universal and say help on the pakage

 

[martyb]

help line at the parts store- they are universal and say help on the pakage

saw those at the auto parts store, have you used them?? I was hoping to find something that fit the application instead of a universal boot.

 

[Mopar Steve]

Tie rod ends are not that expensive. If the boot is gone you might just change the ends. You will need to dis-assemble the end to replace the boot anyway and will need an alignment when you are done either way.

 

[bluesrt]

Yes iv used them. They work great

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1998/dodge/viper/steering/tie_rod_end.html
Get the $8.98 PartsMaster one. It is identical to the MOOG.

 

[martyb]

Tie rod ends are not that expensive. If the boot is gone you might just change the ends. You will need to dis-assemble the end to replace the boot anyway and will need an alignment when you are done either way.

Why would I need an alignment by just taking the tie rod out of the knuckle assembly, replacing the boot, and putting it back together?? I am not changing anything other than the rubber boot.