NORTHWEST FAB D44 Steering Arm Issue

[wahlstrom1]

So, I finished SASing my rig in june and finally got a chance to put a few miles on the rig. When I was assembling the steering, I noticed the TRE boots rubbed on my crossover steering setup. I figured I'd let it run until the first service (2500kms from current mileage) and deal with any issue that occured then...

I have found that the rubbing boots have caused them to split, due to the fact that the predrilled arms I bought from them have the TRE holes too close together. I have tried to contact them via phone call and email and have had no luck....Have any of you guys had this issue, or heard of it? I'd like to get something figured out before I lose a boot, and lose my mind...arg! Thanks

-andrew

 

[bobbywalter]

thats why i bought a greasegun.

 

[wahlstrom1]

They were greased....I grease the truck every time I wash it, and had noticed it split a little while ago but have yet to be able to contact them about it so I figured I'd ask the mass's.

-andrew

 

[bobbywalter]

what i mean to say, i would live with the split...or get rubber boots.

 

[wahlstrom1]

ahh, I see....they are rubber boots already? I could live with the split however I'm a little worried that while wheelin I'll lose one and have to buy a new TRE.

-andrew

 

[4x4junkie]

You can get boots alone at some autoparts stores (check the "Help!" section).

It looks like those boots you have now are not sized properly for the TRE (too big).

 

[wahlstrom1]

Hmm...They go by the 'mevotech' brand name, looks like I should have used Moog like I usually do. I'll see what i can find...

-andrew

 

[crbnunit]

Get some new boots and do a little radius/deburr work on the sharp edges of those arms.