>===== Original Message From "richard white" <rhamm@peachnet.campuscwix.net>
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>Several years ago I purchased new suspension parts for the front end of my
>project. About a year ago I put everything back on the bare frame. This
>past week I put the engine and trans on the frame, and I noticed that all of
>the boots on the tie rod ends and ball joints were split and disintegrating.
>Has anyone else had this problem?
>Is there a source of good replacement boots?
>Should I be worried about the quality of the ends and joints themselves?
>TIA
>Richard White
>Tr3a
I noticed that with parts (the same parts) from other suppliers for other
applicatins as well. I think it might be just a function of the rubber having
aged. I used similar parts without problems on road cars.
............Gernot von Hoegen................
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