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Author:  JeepNCrowd [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:58 am ]
Post subject:  Torn rack and pinion boot
So on my last outing I tore my driver side Rack and pinion boot. How important is it that I get this fixed quickly. I have my rack warrantied, but I haven't cleaned my jeep yet and I'm going to the beach Saturday. I want to wait until I get back to wash it and take it in. Is it a big deal?
Author:  Tiltmfc [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn Tie Rod Boot
I work on electronic power systems for a living and tearing your boot is a huge deal. I'm not sure what the jeeps have but I can only imagine if it has a boot I would take it to get fixed before water gets in. If you took a picture that would help

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Author:  JeepNCrowd [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn Tie Rod Boot
Tiltmfc wrote:
I work on electronic power systems for a living and tearing your boot is a huge deal. I'm not sure what the jeeps have but I can only imagine if it has a boot I would take it to get fixed before water gets in. If you took a picture that would help

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Sorry I missed typed. I meant rack and pinion boot. I'm mechanically niave.
Author:  tommudd [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
Needs replaced ASAP, any dirt water,sand etc gets up in there and bye bye R&P
Author:  JeepNCrowd [ Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
Thanks I'll get to it then.
Author:  JeepMonkey190 [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
JeepNCrowd wrote:
So on my last outing I tore my driver side Rack and pinion boot. How important is it that I get this fixed quickly. I have my rack warrantied, but I haven't cleaned my jeep yet and I'm going to the beach Saturday. I want to wait until I get back to wash it and take it in. Is it a big deal?


Is the rack and pinion under the 100k mile warranty? If not which one because I think I'm going to have to replace it my boot has net ripped like yours but there is noise coming from it that doesn't sound good :banghead:
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
JeepMonkey190 wrote:
JeepNCrowd wrote:
So on my last outing I tore my driver side Rack and pinion boot. How important is it that I get this fixed quickly. I have my rack warrantied, but I haven't cleaned my jeep yet and I'm going to the beach Saturday. I want to wait until I get back to wash it and take it in. Is it a big deal?


Is the rack and pinion under the 100k mile warranty? If not which one because I think I'm going to have to replace it my boot has net ripped like yours but there is noise coming from it that doesn't sound good :banghead:

Ripping a R&P boot when offroad is not a defect and not something warranty covers.
Author:  JeepNCrowd [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
I hat to replace the whole rack and pinion system out of warranty because of my lift. When they installed the new one they gave me a 1 year warranty on the part. I don't know for sure it ripped "off road". Could have well ripped before, and I just noticed it after inspecting for damage.
I'm actually just going to replace it tomorrow with an after market boot from autozone or o'reillys or something like that.
Author:  JeepMonkey190 [ Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
tjkj2002 wrote:
JeepMonkey190 wrote:
JeepNCrowd wrote:
So on my last outing I tore my driver side Rack and pinion boot. How important is it that I get this fixed quickly. I have my rack warrantied, but I haven't cleaned my jeep yet and I'm going to the beach Saturday. I want to wait until I get back to wash it and take it in. Is it a big deal?


Is the rack and pinion under the 100k mile warranty? If not which one because I think I'm going to have to replace it my boot has net ripped like yours but there is noise coming from it that doesn't sound good :banghead:

Ripping a R&P boot when offroad is not a defect and not something warranty covers.


On mine the boot isn't ripped but is making noises when I hit bumps and now when I hit the brakes fairly good, but I was just wondering if the actual R&P is under warranty
Author:  Tiltmfc [ Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Torn rack and pinion boot
JeepNCrowd wrote:
I hat to replace the whole rack and pinion system out of warranty because of my lift. When they installed the new one they gave me a 1 year warranty on the part. I don't know for sure it ripped "off road". Could have well ripped before, and I just noticed it after inspecting for damage.
I'm actually just going to replace it tomorrow with an after market boot from autozone or o'reillys or something like that.



If the Jeep Steering gear (rack and pinion) use a clamp make sure to use the same kind. Please don't zip tie it or some other sort of jerry rig. Also if the boot has grease where it makes contact with the rack housing make sure to put new grease on it, and make sure you use the right kind of grease
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