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Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:30 pm

Does anyone know where I can get the tie rod boots only?

West Coast Metric is out of stock and Wolfgang doesn't even list them.

Most places only seem to sell the complete tie rod. My alignment is good as is, so no need for complete tie rods.

Any other suggestions for boots only?

Thanks.

Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:48 pm

These look like the early style:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-111-835A

Later style:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-131-835B

Never used either or have any idea of the quality.

Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:17 pm

Thanks Aaron. I will pick the later model ones up and hope the old clips will fit the new boots properly.

EDIT: CIP1 will not fill or ship an order unless you spend $25 there. They also only sell 4 boots in a set.

Aircooled.net sells each boot separately and doesn't have a minimum order.

http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Tie-Rod-End-Boot-Rubber-EACH-113-415-835-p/113-415-835.htm

I always forget how good this site is, I will be ordering from them.

Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:43 pm

WideFive wrote: These look like the early style:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-111-835A

Later style:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-131-835B

Never used either or have any idea of the quality.

Man, you are awesome - I was just about to trash all my 58 stuff because the boots split when I was taking them off. The tie rods and drag link feel very tight.

thanks Aaron.

Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:14 pm

The ones CIP sells are from WCM. They work fine, but are a little harder than the originals.