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jmil1974 · 10-03-2002, 12:23 AM

Here's the deal. I'm doing a disc conversion (from gmcpauls, very nice!) and I tore a tie rod boot (outer). I ordered some poly ones and accidently got 4. Should I go ahead and replace the inner boots too? Is it just as easy to get to the inner ones or will there be adjustment involved if I remove/replace the inner ones? Help/opinions will be mucho appreciated.

Thanks!
Jason

Alaskan · 10-03-2002, 02:01 AM

If it aint broke dont fix it. But if you do don't loosen the adjustment sleevs and all should be good as new.

jmil1974 · 10-03-2002, 04:21 PM

anyone else?

**COBALT** · 10-03-2002, 05:38 PM

I disagree. I'm a perfectionist, and working on this trucks lets me enjoy my over-developed sense of order.

Seriously, I enjoy driving my truck more when I know that I didn't cut corners and took care of problems while they were staring me in the face (the definition of "problem" here is things that could stand to be looked at, not things that are just broke).

While you're under there I'd replace them. Grease isn't kind to these boots anyway. You shouldn't have to have the front end aligned regardless as long as you're careful, and make sure those adjustment sleaves are tight BEFORE you start knocking those tie rods loose.

JMHO

Good luck.

10-03-2002, 12:23 AM	#1
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Tie rod question Here's the deal. I'm doing a disc conversion (from gmcpauls, very nice!) and I tore a tie rod boot (outer). I ordered some poly ones and accidently got 4. Should I go ahead and replace the inner boots too? Is it just as easy to get to the inner ones or will there be adjustment involved if I remove/replace the inner ones? Help/opinions will be mucho appreciated. Thanks! Jason __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-03-2002, 02:01 AM	#2
Alaskan Truck'n the alcan Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Houston, AK Posts: 149	If it aint broke dont fix it. But if you do don't loosen the adjustment sleevs and all should be good as new. __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 71 C20 Custom Deluxe 83 1/2 ton conversion van

10-03-2002, 04:21 PM	#3
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	anyone else? __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-03-2002, 05:38 PM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I disagree. I'm a perfectionist, and working on this trucks lets me enjoy my over-developed sense of order. Seriously, I enjoy driving my truck more when I know that I didn't cut corners and took care of problems while they were staring me in the face (the definition of "problem" here is things that could stand to be looked at, not things that are just broke). While you're under there I'd replace them. Grease isn't kind to these boots anyway. You shouldn't have to have the front end aligned regardless as long as you're careful, and make sure those adjustment sleaves are tight BEFORE you start knocking those tie rods loose. JMHO Good luck. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.



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