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1930 Hudson Super 8
Tie Rod End Boots
As you can see it was time to replace the tie-rod end boots. Originally they were leather but they just aren't available anymore and there isn't any reproductions being manufactured in rubber or polyurethane.
So I decided to create something of my own design.
Not much room for a boot so I wanted to try something else. Afterall the idea is to protect the joint from dirt etc.
First I made a rubber washer out of 1/8" thick rubber. Then I followed it with one made of 1/2" thick felt. Since I didn't have a punch large enough for the outside diameter I just sort of made it 6 sided.
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