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pat · 04-09-2004, 12:15 PM

Im soon going to sandblast and POR15 my frame, and my tie rod end rubber boots? are torn up. The same goes for some of my ball joints. So, would i be best off replacing the whole thing, tie rod ends and ball joints? I dont think you can replace just the rubber can you?
Anyway, whats a good cheap place to buy these parts?
And I guess I need to buy a adjustable tracking bar too.

Thanks
Pat

BigDaddyCMU · 04-12-2004, 08:54 PM

If I were you, I'd just replace them. Chances are they're probably 15-20 years old, and if the boots are torn, then the grease has gotten out and dirt has gotten in, wearing the joint. New ones are only about $20 each, available at most parts stores. If not, vendors on the web have them as well.

grayw0lf · 04-12-2004, 11:46 PM

AutoZone / Advance Auto Parts should have everything you need in stock. They'll probably be cheaper than you think. I'm guessing tie rod ends at less than $13./ea.

John

pat · 04-13-2004, 11:37 AM

Thanks. Looks like Ill be going to Autozone

Putter · 04-13-2004, 11:42 AM

Get the lifetime warranty ones like Moog (excuse my spelling if that's wrong). Maybe a few bucks more than the one-year warranty ones, but you'll NEVER have to pay for that part again and you can just swap them out any time you want.

04-09-2004, 12:15 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Tie Rod ends Im soon going to sandblast and POR15 my frame, and my tie rod end rubber boots? are torn up. The same goes for some of my ball joints. So, would i be best off replacing the whole thing, tie rod ends and ball joints? I dont think you can replace just the rubber can you? Anyway, whats a good cheap place to buy these parts? And I guess I need to buy a adjustable tracking bar too. Thanks Pat __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

04-12-2004, 11:46 PM	#3
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	AutoZone / Advance Auto Parts should have everything you need in stock. They'll probably be cheaper than you think. I'm guessing tie rod ends at less than $13./ea. John __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

04-13-2004, 11:37 AM	#4
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Thanks. Looks like Ill be going to Autozone __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

04-13-2004, 11:42 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Get the lifetime warranty ones like Moog (excuse my spelling if that's wrong). Maybe a few bucks more than the one-year warranty ones, but you'll NEVER have to pay for that part again and you can just swap them out any time you want. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

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04-12-2004, 08:54 PM	#2
BigDaddyCMU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Memphis, MI Posts: 136	If I were you, I'd just replace them. Chances are they're probably 15-20 years old, and if the boots are torn, then the grease has gotten out and dirt has gotten in, wearing the joint. New ones are only about $20 each, available at most parts stores. If not, vendors on the web have them as well.



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