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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: shadetree77 on August 25, 2014, 09:56:02 PM

Title: Tie Rod Boots
Post by: shadetree77 on August 25, 2014, 09:56:02 PM

In the process of taking my tie rods loose from the drag link to remove the oil pan on my '53 Kaiser, I have totally destroyed the rubber boots. Can these be bought individually or do I have to buy the entire tie rod end to get the boots? I've seen some universal ones listed too. Can these be used?

Title: Re: Tie Rod Boots
Post by: boatingbill on August 25, 2014, 10:43:09 PM

I would think a universal cover would work just fine as long as the cover slips over the treads tightly and is
wide enough to cover the tie rod ball. I replaced my tie rods and the cover on one of them was different
than the other two, but covered the end just fine.

Title: Re: Tie Rod Boots
Post by: retired wrench on August 26, 2014, 08:32:27 PM

 
   Even the "pickle fork" for removing tie rods will damage them. To avoid this place a large hammer on one side of the steering arm or whatever the joint bolts to then strike the other side sharply and the joint will pop out.