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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Processes, Products & Techniques => Topic started by: Beeler422 on February 26, 2024, 08:57:31 AM

Title: Looking for someone that can replace a tie rod boot
Post by: Beeler422 on February 26, 2024, 08:57:31 AM

I've got an original tie rod and the boot has a hole in it.  Where can I send it to get a new boot installed?  Thanks.

Title: Re: Looking for someone that can replace a tie rod boot
Post by: dkknab on February 26, 2024, 09:11:07 AM

Quote from: Beeler422 on February 26, 2024, 08:57:31 AM

I've got an original tie rod and the boot has a hole in it.  Where can I send it to get a new boot installed?  Thanks.

You can very easily do this yourself. I did mine.   I got the boots from npd. You can get them off using a brass punch (I'm not sure that's the proper name for the tool) and gently pushing the old boot off. The new one can be pressed on using a big socket or the same punch.

Title: Re: Looking for someone that can replace a tie rod boot
Post by: Beeler422 on February 26, 2024, 10:07:04 AM

Ah OK.  Thanks for that.  I just thought you needed a special press or equipment to do it.  I'll look a little closer at it.  If anyone has any pics that would be helpful!

Title: Re: Looking for someone that can replace a tie rod boot
Post by: dkknab on February 26, 2024, 12:06:33 PM

Quote from: Beeler422 on February 26, 2024, 10:07:04 AM

Ah OK.  Thanks for that.  I just thought you needed a special press or equipment to do it.  I'll look a little closer at it.  If anyone has any pics that would be helpful!

If you do a search on the forum I'm confident you'll find many threads about this. Here is one I've contributed to with some pictures.

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=26547