Replacing tie rod boots, are they standard sizes?

[orangekuby]

Anyone replace just the boots on the tie rods? They look like generic boots, I'm just unsure of the size and haven't had a chance to measure mine yet. The joints on mine are perfectly fine and still tight, the boots are just ripped. Example picture of what I have on my BX2200.

 

[85Hokie]

There are several "boot" kits online - I bought some off of Ebay and had great success with them.

Here is the item - (make sure it is correct)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2521134762...H9QToquYBBn3ADEhBpRiUThkgjde|tkp:BFBMhsCoufpi

 

[orangekuby]

There are several "boot" kits online - I bought some off of Ebay and had great success with them.

Here is the item - (make sure it is correct)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252113476258?hash=item3ab3225aa2:g:XKwAAOSwIVhju~UX&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA4PJ30V01FqQzg5a1wTc9i8csBvBOMmFSeTqB2EHUYI2hj4uP1sz9Kv9h3ZenJlsqu3FPKWYA0fxveYuJK7qwcyCEMXyZYdbfWAkzQ3MlPH5jFvutKHROEeEkcgxtP4QS707fn194hcHT3haSmGs5z7mNcUgjMVC/PsxWBPvtPKxYjMaZv5lTbLwD40mE4ipAw2R9yrpO/J/bxkt3moZXRGWyS6KQiH+OQtTlIXHXc7sIw2A8/cAntHvEFxdvNhST/yKhOsx4FVplaYnEH9QToquYBBn3ADEhBpRiUThkgjde|tkp:BFBMhsCoufpi

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.

 

[2001TLB]

I just replaced the inner tie rod ends on my L48. I think they were probably fine, except the boots were shot. It appears they only make boots for the BX machines. Has anyone seen them for other machines? Also, I would like to replace the boots on the outer tie rod ends, as they are pretty shot as well. Anyone heard of replacement boots for the outer tie rod ends?

 

[Trimley]

I'm honestly surprised no one has made a "guard" to protect them. Kubota Engineers have some pretty wonky designs. Why they would not make the cylinder shafts and tie-rods, inline and line-up, is dumb.

Too much Sake.

 

[DustyRusty]

Kubota BX GR Inner & Outer Tie Rod Boot Upgraded Kit from Amazon $12.00

 

[OntheRidge]

I'm honestly surprised no one has made a "guard" to protect them. Kubota Engineers have some pretty wonky designs. Why they would not make the cylinder shafts and tie-rods, inline and line-up, is dumb.

Too much Sake.

A guard like this?

 

[Trimley]

A guard like this?

I was thinking more along the lines, covering from where the tie-rod connects to the hub< >to behind the boots, but the cover protecting the cylinder is a plus.

 

[RCW]

I did aftermarket boots on my BX years ago. An OTT member at the time offered them.

I think he was an eBay seller also, and may be the one @85Hokie linked.

They’re still on my tractor and were just fine a couple weeks ago when I checked them.

 

[Soopitup]

Kubota BX GR Inner & Outer Tie Rod Boot Upgraded Kit from Amazon $12.00

Is there a link here?
I don't see anything.

 

[85Hokie]

Is there a link here?
I don't see anything.

I think he was referring to this :

https://www.amazon.com/XTPTFABS-Inn...uter+tie+rod+boot+upgraded+kit,aps,110&sr=8-2

5% off to boot - pun intended

 

[GeoHorn]

I wrapped mine with old inner-tube and secured it with safety-wire wrapped around the ends holding it closed, leaving the exit of the rubber-wrap facing down so as to not catch junk and water. Been great for 5 years now. Cost: Zip ( old inner tube, remember?)

 

[85Hokie]

I wrapped mine with old inner-tube and secured it with safety-wire wrapped around the ends holding it closed, leaving the exit of the rubber-wrap facing down so as to not catch junk and water. Been great for 5 years now. Cost: Zip ( old inner tube, remember?)

You mean something like this?

This looks mo' better!!!

 

[GeoHorn]

Whatever does the job best for the money. The inner tube protects more and lasts longer, IMO, but if you‘ve got $15 for a little piece of rubber that will get torn off again soon…

(and, oh yeah…. One Size inner tube fits All)