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Old 05-10-2007, 05:41 PM
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Where to buy Tie rod end boots?
Anyone know of a decent online store that I can buy tie rod end boots for a 93 F150 4X4? I can't find them locally at any parts store. Thanks.
 
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Old 05-10-2007, 05:50 PM
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If the boots are bad, the tie rod ends probably aren't far behind. New tie rod ends come with new boots.

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I ran into this problem too. My local parts store just pulled one off a new rod end and gave it to me. It didn't end up fitting very well. So I picked up a set from BroncoGraveyard. I think I got four for like $5.
 
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Old 05-10-2007, 06:18 PM
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No problemo, Ford sells just the boots (for all cars/trucks from 1948 to today). Basic part number 3332. I don't have a 1990's parts catalog, so I can't give y'all the complete part number...but contact one of FTE Ford dealer sponsors, DIRECTFORDPARTS or Y2KFORDPARTS for assistance.
 
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Thanks for the help. I ripped the boots when pulling the front end apart. The components are fairly new so they are worth saving.
 
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I've seen them in those HELP displays at local auto parts stores.
 
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I tried the two web sites mentioned (sponser sites) and got nothing. I then called a Ford dealer. They didn't have them either. The Broncograveyard listed nothing for F150 so I dismissed that one too. Does anyone know if perhaps these are the same size?
 
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Old 05-11-2007, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by t4kne
I tried the two web sites mentioned (sponser sites) and got nothing. I then called a Ford dealer. They didn't have them either. The Broncograveyard listed nothing for F150 so I dismissed that one too. Does anyone know if perhaps these are the same size?
The boots have never been a fast seller so you'll prolly have to order them.

FTE has TWO Ford dealer sponsors: DIRECTFORDPARTS (Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas, NV) OR y2kfordparts (Millenium Ford in Seattle, WA)

Look at top of page for the sponsors...you may have to click on the refresh button a couple of times to find either.

Basic Ford part number: 3332
 
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
The boots have never been a fast seller so you'll prolly have to order them.

FTE has TWO Ford dealer sponsors: DIRECTFORDPARTS or y2kfordparts

Look at top of page for the sponsors...you may have to click on the refresh button a couple of times to find either.

Basic Ford part number: 3332
He said he tried those sites. T4kne, I would think that the Bronco boots would fit your steering linkage just fine. I think most of the Bronco components are the same as F150 components in general; at least thats how they are usually listed in parts catalogs.

-Chris
 
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I don't have a 90's parts catalog...so outside of the basic part numbers, that's about it...

Call Kevin at Gaudin Ford in Vegas (Direct Ford Parts)

Kevin and I go back a looong way.
 
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http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...ots__black.htm
Try this.
 
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Thanks alz. I missed that.
 
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