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Dirtman
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Yes it's fine. Just wipe off the excess and push the boot down.
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That's fine. No issues.
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I think you will be fine...
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Grease the threads and socket
Fryedbm
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Ty. I was seeing some of the videos guys putting loc tite on......
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I would check the service manual... it's been awhile and they can all have different ways of doing things.
Fryedbm
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Ty. They sent zip ties with the rack and pinion bellows. That seems kinda......idk. should I use something else?
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Kinda sorta... the metal bands from the factory are nice but do you really wanna pay $200 for for band crimping tool? If not, zip ties will work fine.
Just check on the zip ties now and then and replace them when they break. It's not a big deal.
Thread locker is usually recommended on the inner tie rod threads but ONLY a drop of blue aka medium strength or lower. DO NOT USE RED OR HIGH STRENGTH!!!!
As for the grease packs... I dunno... everything should come greased but wouldn't hurt to put some around the ends of the boots to help them seal water out. And jam the rest in the ball socket?
Don't forget all your external threads (not inner tie rod ends) should get some antiseize if you live anywhere where snow exists.
Fryedbm
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Ty so much!!!Kinda sorta... the metal bands from the factory are nice but do you really wanna pay $200 for for band crimping tool? If not, zip ties will work fine.
Just check on the zip ties now and then and replace them when they break. It's not a big deal.
Thread locker is usually recommended on the inner tie rod threads but ONLY a drop of blue aka medium strength or lower. DO NOT USE RED OR HIGH STRENGTH!!!!
As for the grease packs... I dunno... everything should come greased but wouldn't hurt to put some around the ends of the boots to help them seal water out. And jam the rest in the ball socket?
Don't forget all your external threads should get some antiseize if you live anywhere where snow exists.
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Yeah zip ties will work... get good ones.
If you can find the band clamps... I modified a pair of side cutters (ground the cutting edge down on both sides) and they work fairly well. They also sell a pair of band clamp pliers that are reasonable. I use either depending on clearance getting at the clamp.
If you can find the band clamps... I modified a pair of side cutters (ground the cutting edge down on both sides) and they work fairly well. They also sell a pair of band clamp pliers that are reasonable. I use either depending on clearance getting at the clamp.
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Ty. I was considering the type of clamp with the screw in it. Idk what it is called. Usually around hoses....
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That will work too... if you can find some narrow ones. Then the question becomes.... can you get at the screw to tighten it?
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I ruined 2 sets of pliers trying that. Both times the band just snapped.
They do make stainless steel zip ties but I wonder if it's really worth the cost. Anything I have zip tied on the exterior of my truck, I just make a habit of checking them or just cutting and replacing them once a year.
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