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Old 10-04-2018, 08:09 AM   #1
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Smile Tie Rod and Ball Joint Boots

Inspection found all tie rod boots ripped open, and ball joint boots beginning to rip open also!

How long before these become safety issues?

Will this create other suspension and/or steering issues?

Thanks for your input!
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Old 10-04-2018, 08:12 AM   #2
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I ordered boots from suspension.com.
Cheap and much better quality than the standard boots.
You just need to measure what you need and order.
I bought extras so as I have any joint apart, I just clean, and put new boots on - needed or not. Then regrease.
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Old 10-04-2018, 08:54 AM   #3
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Ripped boots are not a safety issue.

If not lubricated and inspected more often, the joints themself will start to wear.

There comes a point when the ball is so worn that it can fall out of the socket. You would feel bad handling and see extreme tire wear before that.
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This is a fairly common issue on Spartan IFS chassis from that time frame. Have you contacted Spartan for their recommendation? FWIW, Freightliner IFS chassis from that time have not had this problem.
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