logan1 Posted November 14, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2009 Today while i was taking the old brake rotors out and noticed that the little rubber boot on the drivers side ball joint on the outer tie rod was missing.What is the cheapest fix for this problem? Do i have to replace the outer tie rod end and ball joint? or can i just go out and buy a new rubber boot for the existing ball joint?I'm on a rather tight budget currently and need to save every dollar i can.ThanxJohn Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33829-do-i-need-a-new-outer-tie-rod-ends-ball-joint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted November 14, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) I put these on mine, when I found mine had rotted away to oblivian. I just cleaned out the old grease and any possible dirt, etc. Slid the new urethanes on there, regrease thru the zirks and I'm good to go. Rubber breaks down when exposed to most lubes and the urethanes don't. They'll last longer too. Try here for info..... http://energysuspension.com/products/Tie-Rod-Ball-Joint-Boots.html Dave And here they are on my 260Z... Edited November 15, 2009 by Zs-ondabrain Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33829-do-i-need-a-new-outer-tie-rod-ends-ball-joint/#findComment-300341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted November 17, 2009 I put these on mine, when I found mine had rotted away to oblivian. I just cleaned out the old grease and any possible dirt, etc. Slid the new urethanes on there, regrease thru the zirks and I'm good to go.Rubber breaks down when exposed to most lubes and the urethanes don't. They'll last longer too. Try here for info.....http://energysuspension.com/products/Tie-Rod-Ball-Joint-Boots.htmlDaveAnd here they are on my 260Z...Kool!Do you have a part number that you can give me? Thank youJohn Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33829-do-i-need-a-new-outer-tie-rod-ends-ball-joint/#findComment-300623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted November 17, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Kool!Do you have a part number that you can give me? Thank youJohnHere's a whole page of P/N's for ya. I think the Tie rod ends and ball joints are the same P/N? not sure and can't remember.http://energysuspension.com/search-result.html?make=24&model=386&year=1971 Edited November 17, 2009 by Zs-ondabrain Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33829-do-i-need-a-new-outer-tie-rod-ends-ball-joint/#findComment-300624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted November 27, 2009 Here's a whole page of P/N's for ya. I think the Tie rod ends and ball joints are the same P/N? not sure and can't remember.http://energysuspension.com/search-result.html?make=24&model=386&year=1971Thanx for all the help bro and sorry for the delayed response. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33829-do-i-need-a-new-outer-tie-rod-ends-ball-joint/#findComment-301487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zs-ondabrain Posted November 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 27, 2009 It's cool, the answer wasn't going anywhere. It was just waiting for ya.Hope your turkey day was filling and eventfulDave Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33829-do-i-need-a-new-outer-tie-rod-ends-ball-joint/#findComment-301489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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