Re: Tie rod ends (sp)

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx>]

If the failure involved is the translucent plastic boots on the OEM 
ends, get rid of them. They were not very good when new, and even 
worse now that they are 20+ years old. There are some generic rubber 
boots available either thru DMC Houston or with some careful shopping 
at your local parts store, although it's often difficult to get the 
boots without the whole tie-rod end. There should also be some 
generic urethane (red) ones that fit ("Energy Suspension" brand).

Dave Swingle

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> 
wrote:
>> Removal with the wrong tool (a pickle fork will usually ruin the 
seal).
> Maybe it sat on the shelf too long and the rubber was rotten?
> 
> If it is only the rubber seal you might be able to get a generic
> replacement at the local auto store. Take off the old one and bring 
it
> to the store and try to match up a replacement. > David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jerry" <jlharry@xxxx> wrote:
> > Why do I need to replace my tie rod ends after only a couple 
hundred
> miles.

> > The tie rod ends have come apart again. The seals are broken open
> and dirt
> > can get in, this can not be right.