flames101sully

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Well I got the Moog problem solver series for the tie rods and today I find out that the Boot, Clamps, and Locking plate are not included.

Should have read description more carefully, but what are my options? Can I reuse the old clamps, plate, and boot?

Thanks

Child_uv_KoRn

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Locking plate? That useless thing I just beat up to remove the rods? Lol. Zip ties on original boots (as long as not rotted) are fine.

flames101sully

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This is my first time doing the inner tie rod. Can you actually install it without the locking plate? Will there be any negative effects?

FanaticMadMax

I have replaced my inner and outer tie rods. My original tie rod did not have a locking plate on them, so I think some of the Maxima did on certain build date. I don't think you would need the lock plate unless it came with it, but in rare instance. The boot are sold separately and I did not use zip ties that came with it, because I know they get brittle due to temp and age. so I got myself a cv boot clamp you can get any any auto parts. they work great and at least I have a peace of mind it's snug and secure there.

flames101sully

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Ok, Thanks. I will pick up some new boots, but I think zip ties will work as this is most likely my car's last year.

CS_AR

I had to smile when I read this post. I've done it both ways. That inner rod isn't going anywhere once it's tightened down the outer tie rod. I used some automotive "high temp" zip ties on one of my Nissan's over six years ago because I didn't want to twist the wire that came with the replacement boot. I didn't plan to keep the car for over 3 to 5 years, so I tried it. The zip ties will most likely outlast the car and boots.

Recently I tried some Beck Arnley boots that I got at RockAuto.com on one one of my Maximas. I usually use MOOG boots. When I looked at the boots, I thought this is some thin stretchy new material compared to heavier synthetic rubber boots. So it turned out when I installed the boots, they have to be stretched over the rack and fit very tight on the rod. Like so tight I didn't see a need for using zip ties. But I used zip ties anyway.

So I'm giving these new Beck rack boots a try. So far I think I like them.

I suspect the boots are made from DuPont Hytrel. It looks like the same boot material I recently installed with some new CV axles.

http://www.dupont.com/industries/aut...-25-years.html

It will take 3 to 5 years to know how this turns out. Here's a picture of the CV axle that uses what I think is Hytrel.

Maximakehd

Should of reused the boot and zip tied that all you need to do lol.