tie rod :boot or end seal

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Saberr
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tie rod :boot or end seal

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Wondering what you guys use on your guys jeeps ? The modern rubber boot, or the old steal seal and spring ?
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4x4M38
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Post by 4x4M38 »

I think the choice is OEM type rubber seal with spring,
or modern type rubber seal with no spring.

I asked John at Midwest and he advised the newer redesigned
seal does not use the spring and can't as it has four little
knobs that stick up around the outside.

Take care,
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rdsar2k
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Steel with spring

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NOS steel with spring but I'm anal.
1955 M170
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1948 Ford 8N
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skyjeep50
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Post by skyjeep50 »

Rubber boot - it seals better.
1951 M38
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