BX inner tie rod boot problem

[Rustyferrious]

I did the 50 hr oil change on the BX yesterday. Three quarts of 10W-30. Also checked the torque on the frame bolts as recommended and checked the hydraulic fluid levels etc. Everything looked good. Then I remembered watching a U-tube video by Paul Short, regarding the inner tie-rod rubber boots on the BX, so I checked and sure enough, the left one was cracked and leaking grease. The right one wasn't leaking but the rubber was split and felt crumbly. I thought this odd for a brand-new tractor so I called the dealer and am waiting for a call back. Anyone else have an issue with these boots? Here is a link to Paul's video : https://youtu.be/8gI8Qt9hZxU

 

[davesl708]

Wow, not in that short of time. The boots on my BX2200 lasted about seven years before they torn on some brush.

 

[TripleR]

None on my 2008 2660, but tore the ones on my 2003 2200 on brush.