all the local parts stores only have the universal kinds and they don't fit right. i would think this would be a common replacement piece. the only poly ones i found were for tierod ends. anyone?

is there a difference between the tierod ends on a tierod and the tierod ends on a draglink in regards to the rubber boot?

yes they are different. at lest on the bottom (wide) part. the tie rod is aound 1 1/2"- to 1 5/8" where the drag link is 1 7/8". i went to the Energy Suspension web site and you can order ones in custome sizes. just seems lame that you can't get them off the shelf somewhere.

i have been wondering that same thing for years but never asked i end up going to the junk yard and pulling some tres off with a gear puller instead of a fork to salvage extra boots-- so does any one know where to but new ones--someone is making them

The parts makers will get you on that one, the only way you can get a boot is by ordering a new tierod end or drag link. :skull:

yeah, i broke down and just got the end that i needed. napa had it for $30.00 just pisses me off cause i had a complete unit off another truck that just needs new dust boots. oh well...

That is why I bought a nifty little tie-rod remover made by OTC.
It is a lot easier to use than a pickle fork and it does not damage the boot. It cost me $50 but I figure that if I use it 2 times I will be money ahead.
I used it for the fist time to remove the drag link from Shannons D60, it popped it off the arm in no time.

Originally posted by powermad
That is why I bought a nifty little tie-rod remover made by OTC.
It is a lot easier to use than a pickle fork and it does not damage the boot. It cost me $50 but I figure that if I use it 2 times I will be money ahead.
I used it for the fist time to remove the drag link from Shannons D60, it popped it off the arm in no time.

Where can I contact them 2 get 1???? Thanks
:beer:

I got it from the Cornwell dealer that shows up at my shop.
It normaly sells for $75 but it had been on his truck for a long time and I was the only one who had been interested in it so he sold it to me for $50.
NAPA can get OTC tools. I don't have a part # but it is called a universal tie rod press/remover, for cars and light duty trucks.

Here it is (http://toolsource.com:888/ost/product.asp?sourceid=http%3A%2F%2Ftoolsource%2Ecom %3A888%2Fost%2Fresults%2Easp%253fct%3Dost%2526so%3 Dmfr%255fname%252c%2Bprod%255fname%2526qu%3Dsteeri ng%2Bwheel%2Bor%2Btie%2Brod%2Bor%2Bball%2Bjoint%25 26mh%3D50%2526sh%3D50%2526displaytext%3D%2526brand %5Fid%3D%2526sourceid%3D%2526mscssid%3Dxkrlh7ht3hs 92p6a00j74979am6pc4ad%2526recordnum%3D50&dept%5Fid=500&pf%5Fid=61970&mscssid=XKRLH7HT3HS92P6A00J74979AM6PC4AD#)

why not just bash whatever the tie rod end is in with a good blow with a 4lb hammer. usually pops them loose.

That is usualy the first thing I do is to crack the sides a few times,
Sometimes it doesn't work though, especialy if someone used too much never-seez. :rolleyes: