Rubbers!

[493 Mike]

I noticed the left strut rod bushing looked funky on my 65 Coronet so, of course, I tore the entire front suspension out. I'm replacing all the rubber items as the joints are all tight. RA has everything I need but a boot for the pitman arm. Where can I buy one?
Another question: my outer tie rod ends have a rubber shield/cover on them and one is ripped. Are these available anywhere?
Thanks fellas!
Mike

 

[Evan Frucht]

I think this is what you need for your tie rod. https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspension-9-13101G-Style-Black/dp/B000CN7B5C/ref=asc_df_B000CN7B5C/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid

the rubber cover is called a "boot" on those steering parts. I image there are a bunch of different ones made that are sort of universal. On a side note, its a common practice to just replace the whole part when the boot goes bad.

 

[Aeronet]

I bought one at O'Reillys.

 

[Darter6]

Your best bet is the polyurethane like Evan shows above. That's all I use now.I did several cars with the replacement rubber ones from places like Year One,Classic etc. They all split and rotted within a few years (I need to replace the split ones on my 65 that were Year One.) They do make several sizes so do a search with your model/year. I have found them at Auto Zone/others on the shelf.As far as the boot type I'm doubtful anyone makes them as they were no longer used around 67-68ish.

 

[Aeronet]

I know. I replaced my pitman arm with a new Moog and the boot split within a few months. It was an Energy Suspension boot that I got from O'Reillys.

 

[WileE]

Oh... suspension. I thought you needed advice/opinion on something else......

 

[Aeronet]

They call them condoms these days. Rubbers are what you wear on your feet when you're in England and it's raining.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I bought one at O'Reillys.

Yep, I've replaces mine with the "HELP section" variety pack ones from auto parts stores & have had good luck with them personally.

 

[493 Mike]

Thanks for the replies fellas. I had already ordered new polyurethane tie rod end boots, all Moog rubber front suspension bushings, and poly ball joint boots before I posted. The boot I am looking for is for the pitman arm end at the center link attachment point.
The shield/cover I'm referring to covers the nut that attaches the outer tie rod end on each side. It slips over the lower ball joint for retention. I've never seen these before and I've been working on Mopars for 50 years now.
Mike

 

[retractable]

I have them on both the 2 door and the wagon. Both cars are low mile original. I have not looked for any replacements but I would like to know if they are available.

 

[493 Mike]

Here's a couple of photos of the "stone shields". I decided to leave them both off (one was serviceable).
Mike

 

[retractable]

They are #1858 262 and 263

 

[WileE]

They call them condoms these days. Rubbers are what you wear on your feet when you're in England and it's raining.

Hey, to each his own. KINKY....