This rubber mount is torn and im trying to find out what is it called so i can see about getting it fixed or see if there is a urathane replacement.
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do they make a after market urathane replacement for it?
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Nope, ths rubber boot holds grease. If it's worn out, (has excessive play) replace the outer tie rod end, then get an alignment
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how hard is it to replace the outer tie rod end?
Beware the Rouge Dragon.
Pretty easy job, Just got to make sure U use white out, Or some tape to mark off the where the nut is supposed to be, When u undo the outter tie rod, Just to make sure the end is positioned from the begining, So that youre steering is straight.
Ball joint/tie rod dust boots ARE available separately from the joints for many cars, yes including J-bodies. In many cases, polyurethane boots are available to complement poly bushing and drivetrain mount kits. If you spring for the poly, be sure to use the proper grease.
If it was recently torn, the joint may not have run too dry or be damaged by grit or debris and you can simply replace the boot. If it has been a while and you can see crap in the joint or in the grease, you should consider replacing the joint soon. The joint may have been perfectly protected by the grease and it may be good for a long time, but otherwise it can become unsafe after a while.
