[Staowners] Replacement boots for tie rods

[scoobyjo at comcast.net]

Hi all - 

I need to find some replacement boots for the tie rods on a '54 Alpine (Parts Manual Page 116, Reference # 79).  Any suggestions?  Has anyone been able to find an alternative to NOS?

Current tie rod systems are self-contained and do not have a grease fitting.  They utilize a boot that basically keeps dust / dirt away.  I haven't been able to find an alternative that would be able to hold grease in the system.

The originals (at least those that came on my car!) were made by Lockheed.  It seems like there are 2 different sizes.  I have 4 with part number J4008 and 2 with part number J6470.

I would appreciate any help you can provide!

Joellin
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