What is this bushing called on my 95Z?
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Originally posted by DR.ZED
You're talking about a suspension component that literally does all the work in steering the car. Even if the boot *could* be replaced (which it cannot in my understanding), any dirt in there would drastically shorten the life of the unit.
You get a warranty with an AutoZone part as you quoted, and its really not that expensive.
Stick with a GM part in this case.
You're talking about a suspension component that literally does all the work in steering the car. Even if the boot *could* be replaced (which it cannot in my understanding), any dirt in there would drastically shorten the life of the unit.
You get a warranty with an AutoZone part as you quoted, and its really not that expensive.
Stick with a GM part in this case.
Yes they, the boots, can be replaced. Several companies offer poly boots to replace your rubber ones.
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Originally posted by Z28SORR
Yes they, the boots, can be replaced. Several companies offer poly boots to replace your rubber ones.
Yes they, the boots, can be replaced. Several companies offer poly boots to replace your rubber ones.
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Originally posted by 350 HRSS
That is interesting! I didn't know that much about the suspension.
I hope I can tell a difference. Also, I don't have the front sway bar on, but I do have a strut tower brace. Is there a possibility of that fact adding to the wear on the tie rods???
Thanks for the answers!!!
That is interesting! I didn't know that much about the suspension.
I hope I can tell a difference. Also, I don't have the front sway bar on, but I do have a strut tower brace. Is there a possibility of that fact adding to the wear on the tie rods???
Thanks for the answers!!!
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Originally posted by shoebox
I doubt it will make a difference on wear to the joints. Since you took off the sway bar, why leave the STB on? Just more weight and you don't need it when going in a straight line.
I doubt it will make a difference on wear to the joints. Since you took off the sway bar, why leave the STB on? Just more weight and you don't need it when going in a straight line.
I need to get this done soon. About how long should install take?
And is there an instruction page anywhere that I can use???
Are there any special tools needed?
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You can use a tool specially made to remove the ends, a 2 jaw puller or use a hammer to rap the flat area on the knuckle to vibrate it loose (use a big hammer to "back up" the other side). Shouldn't take too long.
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Originally posted by shoebox
You can use a tool specially made to remove the ends, a 2 jaw puller or use a hammer to rap the flat area on the knuckle to vibrate it loose (use a big hammer to "back up" the other side). Shouldn't take too long.
You can use a tool specially made to remove the ends, a 2 jaw puller or use a hammer to rap the flat area on the knuckle to vibrate it loose (use a big hammer to "back up" the other side). Shouldn't take too long.
I talked to my mechanic about this, and he said for me to jack the front end of the car up, and see if there was any play in the steering on each side. He said if there was no play, that I could
just replace the tie rod boot.
I really hope that is the case, since the car is not driven in the rain/snow/bad weather stuff
Thanks!!!!
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If you don't have the money to replace the tie rod ends at this time than you gota-do-that-you-gota-do.
But just because something can be done, doesn't mean it's the smart thing to do.
Water can get to the joint though condensation also. But more important is the dust and grit that is already in there. This can't be "purged" because there are no grease fitting on these tie rod ends.
You may get lucky and not have a problem by more than likely you wil experience a reduced life span of the rod end.
Good luck, what ever you deside.
But just because something can be done, doesn't mean it's the smart thing to do.
Water can get to the joint though condensation also. But more important is the dust and grit that is already in there. This can't be "purged" because there are no grease fitting on these tie rod ends.
You may get lucky and not have a problem by more than likely you wil experience a reduced life span of the rod end.
Good luck, what ever you deside.
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Originally posted by 350 HRSS
Hey there again
I talked to my mechanic about this, and he said for me to jack the front end of the car up, and see if there was any play in the steering on each side. He said if there was no play, that I could
just replace the tie rod boot.
I really hope that is the case, since the car is not driven in the rain/snow/bad weather stuff
Thanks!!!!
Hey there again
I talked to my mechanic about this, and he said for me to jack the front end of the car up, and see if there was any play in the steering on each side. He said if there was no play, that I could
just replace the tie rod boot.
I really hope that is the case, since the car is not driven in the rain/snow/bad weather stuff
Thanks!!!!
It's preventive maintenance. I choose to err on the cautious side on things that control the direction my car is going.
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Originally posted by shoebox
Well, I guess I will just have to disagree with your mechanic.
It's preventive maintenance. I choose to err on the cautious side on things that control the direction my car is going.
Well, I guess I will just have to disagree with your mechanic.
It's preventive maintenance. I choose to err on the cautious side on things that control the direction my car is going.
I was so happy. They charge $60 for an alignment anyway!Thanks shoebox (and everyone else) for your help and info
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