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jmil1974 · 10-03-2002, 12:22 AM

Here's the deal. I'm doing a disc conversion (from gmcpauls, very nice!) and I tore a tie rod boot (outer). I ordered some poly ones and accidently got 4. Should I go ahead and replace the inner boots too? Is it just as easy to get to the inner ones or will there be adjustment involved if I remove/replace the inner ones? Help/opinions will be mucho appreciated.

Thanks!
Jason

**COBALT** · 10-07-2002, 06:39 PM

I say go ahead and replace them. The only thing you have to worry about is getting them swapped. They're probably different lengths center-to-center, so don't get them mixed up.

That's about it. Easy to do.

*Fast68Chevy* · 10-07-2002, 10:43 PM

as long as you dont loosen the ends threads clamps and turn them then you have nothing at all to worry about, you have no need to do that if are only wanting to replace dust boots.

use new cotter pins though.

crazy longhorn · 10-08-2002, 07:20 PM

Thats a big 2nd, as long as you dont loosen the sleeves & move anything, your alignment wont be any different while changing boots........good luck....crazy AL

jmil1974 · 10-09-2002, 09:20 AM

Thanks, fellas!

10-03-2002, 12:22 AM	#1
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Tie rod question Here's the deal. I'm doing a disc conversion (from gmcpauls, very nice!) and I tore a tie rod boot (outer). I ordered some poly ones and accidently got 4. Should I go ahead and replace the inner boots too? Is it just as easy to get to the inner ones or will there be adjustment involved if I remove/replace the inner ones? Help/opinions will be mucho appreciated. Thanks! Jason __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-07-2002, 06:39 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I say go ahead and replace them. The only thing you have to worry about is getting them swapped. They're probably different lengths center-to-center, so don't get them mixed up. That's about it. Easy to do. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-09-2002, 09:20 AM	#5
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Thanks, fellas! __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-07-2002, 10:43 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	as long as you dont loosen the ends threads clamps and turn them then you have nothing at all to worry about, you have no need to do that if are only wanting to replace dust boots. use new cotter pins though.

10-08-2002, 07:20 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Thats a big 2nd, as long as you dont loosen the sleeves & move anything, your alignment wont be any different while changing boots........good luck....crazy AL



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