hi,
Is anyone else finding the quality of the tie rod end ball joint rubber boots a bit lacking these days?
Once upon a time ago they used to out last or be on par with the useful life of rod end itself, but these
days seem to deteriorate with in a year or so. Is there anywhere you can buy just the boots? I've tried
a couple of mini store online catalogues but can't find them listed on their own. Does anyone now of a
place that sells them in OZ?

thanks

They are still listed by Karcraft.
p/no 17H3481/2

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Thanks doc.

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm?itemId=280497984907

Found this. ..

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

At Karcraft they are $2.15 each..

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Plus postage

Yep I agree with ykg2s4's initial post.
My Tie rod ends are less than 2 years old, car has done <1000k's since then, and both boots completely perished. Purchased from a well known UK supplier. Will have to grab some boots from Karcraft.

Just an idea I've used before, the dust boots off wheel cylinders fit and are usually good quality rubber type material.