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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| Author: | OneCheekRider [ Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Torn steering gear boot |
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! Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Luke09 [ Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torn steering gear boot |
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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| Author: | TwoBobsKJ [ Sat Oct 26, 2013 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torn steering gear boot |
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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| Author: | OneCheekRider [ Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torn steering gear boot |
Looks like it is leaking and I'll likely need a new steering rack 
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| Author: | fortx4 KJ [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torn steering gear boot |
TwoBobsKJ wrote: 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 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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| Author: | Luke09 [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torn steering gear boot |
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 wellGood Luck! |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torn steering gear boot |
You can get new bellows boots,MOOG makes some generic ones and can be bought at any parts stores. |
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