Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

These are the replacement tie rod boots I was talking about.
Tie rod replacement boots 1.jpg Tie rod replacement boots 2.jpg
They are diffferent profile to original, but are a very good fit. The upper hole is quite snug through the tie rod bolt end, but will make for a good tight fit and sits really well. Using the original spring keeps the boot pressed to both surfaces. Just need to remove the short right-angled end piece (about 8mm long) on bottom end of the spring. I had already removed those before I took these photos, sorry. The two metal discs are from the original boot. One goes inside bottom of new boot, below the spring.

The boots courtesy of ebay at cost of $5.95 pair, from this seller in AUS: http://stores.ebay.com.au/suzukisupe...id=p4340.l2563

Part identification No: TE 8

Specs as per following photo.
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[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

These are the replacement tie rod boots I was talking about.
goes inside bottom of new boot, below the spring.

The boots courtesy of ebay at cost of $5.95 pair, from this seller in AUS: http://stores.ebay.com.au/suzukisupe...id=p4340.l2563

Part identification No: TE 8

Specs as per following photo.
Attachment 55076

Hi Tony,

Many thanks for that info. If it does the job, looks reasonable, and doesn't cost the earth they will do me! Bit like my modified rubber gearshift boot a few weeks back.

Cheers

[Private_collector]

That reminds me. I also bought a gear shift boot a couple of days ago from UK.
From memory, I think it is off a 70s Cortina or escort.
At least it's from a Ford, and looks to have the potential for me to modify bottom section to fit the opening.