I've looked and failed. Are there kits of new boots (accordion) for the suspension components on our X350s/XJ-8s? My 2004 has a number of worn, torn boots on the tie rods, sway bar links, etc. or am I looking at full part replacements? I've read that an emergency fix is plastic wrap (Saran, other) but I have my doubts. Advice? Ideas? Winter is here and we're sure to get salt and grit that'll get into the grease at various joints/bushings. Feedback will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

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6x UNIVERSAL Silicone Tie Rod End Ball Joint Dust Boots Dust Cover Boot Gaiters

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The glove box stays closed . LOL. I had to fix mine when I bought it.

I have not tried anything like this for suspension protection. But I bet it is worth trying something .
The first thing that came to my mind is what I saw pipe fitters call "grease tape" years ago.
A cloth (somewhat flexible) greasy tape wrapped around rust prone parts . One could come back years later to unwrap the tape, and the part protected was still in excellent condition.
Not sure how well it would work however.
Here is something I found .
Wouldn't you like to know who spec'd the material for those boots? Is there a special place for him somewhere?

 

Many thanks. I'll try to find these domestically in the US. Their quote of February to March delivery puts me off a bit. Be safe.
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This might, indeed, be something for consideration. Anything to keep the melting agents and sand out of the greased joints is worth a kick at the can. We just had freezing rain and sleet and the roads were treated as was appropriate. I've been driving the old Jeep Wrangler. Thanks.
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When i ordered dozen things went a lot faster

 

Go to the Energy suspension website. They have a great lookup chart with measurements for their poly boot products and you can get them from O;Reilly, Autozone and AdvanceAuto I believe. Let us know how it goes
Steve

 

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Wow. Thanks. And AutoZone is a local vendor. I really appreciate the lead. Be safe out there.

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