Tie Rod Rebuild Parts

[Masera]

Gents. I want to rebuild my OEM tie rods since I am going to replace the control arm ball joint boots. From my research, I found that the tie-rod bearing is an SKF GE15C, but what about the boots/covers for them. My research does not point me to a clear option for those. It would also be great if someone had a source for both this way I don't have to get them separately.

 

[Wally]

something like this?

https://www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/gransport-rear-control-arm-ball-joint-advice.29927/page-3#post-1013085

 

[Masera]

I read that thread. It appears that the BMW boot/cover they are pointing to is for the ball joint. The ones I am looking for are for the tie rods to protect the SKF G15C bearing.

 

[Masera]

Any more input on the tie rod dust cover/seals?

 

[Zep]

Most who have replaced the bearings re-use the seals, all of those I have seen have been in good condition.

 

[Masera]

I didn’t know that was an option!

 

[happydaze]

When I replaced the tie-rod spherical bearings, I made new seals from a bit of neoprene tubing (hose). Just parted off 4 rings to a length that seemed right. Don't tell anyone...

 

[Zep]

I didn’t know that was an option!

They are held onto the arm with wire, locating them into the lip in the rod. Just be careful taking them apart. Or use hose

These will probably work too:

BALL JOINT BOOT - SINGLE 15X30

Ball Joint Boot, 15x30mm with a uncompressed height of 26mm.

www.gsfcarparts.com