Tie Rod Boots

[svendawg]

I tore the tie rod boots on my 4550 and need to replace it. Mahindra wants $150.00 for a replacement rubber boot (ouch) Part L1009100012. Does anyone know of an aftermarket part of an alternative I can use. Rubicon International has the entire tie rod assembly with the boot for $112.00 (currently out of stock) Seems pretty extreme for the boot to cost more than the entire assembly

 

[sea2summit]

Dang! I thought Kubota’s was over priced at $30.

 

[Tinhack]

Do you have a picture of one? Dorman sells off the shelf boots for $6-$8 and found at most auto parts stores. Google "tie rod boots" and see if you can find one close. They come in many forms. Or find someone that can make a 3D file and print it out of TPU filament. I've got the printer and filament but no file.

 

[MTGreen]

Maybe order by size?
For example:

SEARCH BY SIZE

Ball Joint Boots and Tie Rod End Boots by Dimensions The search by size gives you the opportunity to find suitable dust boots, when you can't do that by just searching by make and model. For your convenience, the ball joint boots and tie rod end boots are split in 2 groups - by color and h

polyboots.com

 

[svendawg]

I need to pull the boot off to get measurement and I'll begin my search.

 

[SimpleSimon]

yeah, I have the same situation....on a 4025....it flexes so don't think 3D printing would work. I just used duct tape. If you were to replace, it looks as though it will be a pain to disassemble and reassemble.
Simon

 

[dodge man]

I think they make split boots so you don’t have to take it apart to replace them. I assume they are generic and not designed for your tractor. I’ve never used them so I don’t know how well they work.

 

[kirkawilson]

Make sure the thread direction and size matches.

 

[svendawg]

Here is a picture of the boot. The measurements are on the small side are .73 or 18mm. the large side is 1.51 or 38mm. I found something close on e-bay that I ordered but it is coming from Bulgaria. Due to come around Jan 11 to Feb 1 2024. It's made from silicone so I hope it will work.

The company MTGreen mentioned (polyboots.com) looks to have a close match but they don't sell to private buyers and they are also in Bulgaria. That too bad because it would be a good resource for this type of boots

The Company name on the Boot QH Talbros is a company in India but they seem to be focused on tie rod and steering assembles and not individual parts for the tie rods.

SimpleSimon The disassembly wasn't too bad.

 

[gardner175]

I think they make split boots so you don’t have to take it apart to replace them. I assume they are generic and not designed for your tractor. I’ve never used them so I don’t know how well they work.

Thanks for your post. I am having the same problem with my 4550. The dealer does not sell the boots and I was trying to figure out some way of Macgyvering a fix. It looks like a split boot would work and they are available at several auto parts stores near me at a reasonable price. There are also several youtube videos on how to do it. I will definitely give it a try next spring when things slow down and warm at my place.

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