My driver's side steering gear boot is torn. Nothing is leaking, but concerned about debris getting in there. Can I just replace the boot?



Thanks!

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sold...05 CRD Limited, GDE Hot Tune, Euro TC, ARP Head Studs, Intake Elbow Kit, Samco CAC Hoses, Etecno 7v glow plugs, OME 790 and Bilstein 916 up front, OME 948 and OME N132L rear, JBA Upper A-Arms, 245/75/16 Duratracs on Moabs, Renegade roof lights, Curt Front Hitch, BTF Kryptonite Diff Cover, JCR Stage 2 Rock Rails, Skid Row Skid Plates

I don't see why not

You would have to remove the tie rod end and then the clamps on each end of the boot. It's reasonably dry under the boot so it's not likely to be messy.

Of course there is also the possibility that you would want an alignment after, unless your are exact in replacing the tie rod end.

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05 Renegade - Dark Khaki Pearl
Frankenlift IIP, Stealth JBA 4.5's, Mobil1 Synth.& Filter, PIAA Extreme White, Amsoil EA Filter (RIP), Spidertrax 1.25, 245/75/16 Duratracs

I tore the boot on one side of mine and I looked EVERYWHERE for that boot and couldn't find it. There are universal/generic boots around but I didn't trust them.

My steering rack went bad not long after so it didn't make any difference anyway. Hopefully you can find a boot that works.

Bob

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2003 Liberty
- 3.7L V6, NP242 SelecTrac Transfer Case
- OME 927/948's, Bilsteins, JBA Gen 4.5 A-arms, JBA 1/4" top plate, 3-ring clevis, 2 extra rear isos
- Rubicon Moabs
- 4.10's, 265/70-16 Goodyear Duratracs
- 4X Guard Trans Skid, Modded BoulderBars, Mopar Engine, T-Case, Tank Skids, ARB bumper, Smittybilt 9500XRC winch

Looks like it is leaking and I'll likely need a new steering rack

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sold...05 CRD Limited, GDE Hot Tune, Euro TC, ARP Head Studs, Intake Elbow Kit, Samco CAC Hoses, Etecno 7v glow plugs, OME 790 and Bilstein 916 up front, OME 948 and OME N132L rear, JBA Upper A-Arms, 245/75/16 Duratracs on Moabs, Renegade roof lights, Curt Front Hitch, BTF Kryptonite Diff Cover, JCR Stage 2 Rock Rails, Skid Row Skid Plates

Did you change out the steering rack out yourself? If so any tips or pointers? I know mine is going bad but waiting funds to replace most of my front end components, bushings, balls joints, new front lift, etc.

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Outlaw KJ '04 4X4 v6 Sport
Frankenlifted front, custom springs 4" rear, 23.25" F/R - 265/75 Duratracs 16x7 D windows- JBA 4.5 UCAs, Y-link - AEM Brute Intake - Rockcrusher diff cover, Mopar Front Skid, All J belly skid, Skink Sliders - EBC Green Stuff F/R - DTT Front, 4.10s

We both did ... recently

Patience ... and some good flare nut/flange wrenches for the PS lines.

here's a link to the basic overview....

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f202/how-st ... post538272

credit to Jayme ... and I think it on this site somewhere as well

Good Luck!

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05 Renegade - Dark Khaki Pearl
Frankenlift IIP, Stealth JBA 4.5's, Mobil1 Synth.& Filter, PIAA Extreme White, Amsoil EA Filter (RIP), Spidertrax 1.25, 245/75/16 Duratracs

You can get new bellows boots,MOOG makes some generic ones and can be bought at any parts stores.