steering rack boot

Working on my car I see I will be needing a boot soon. Bought the car with the rack in it, was told it was a Flaming River rack. Anybody know if the boot can be bought at these so-called "auto parts store" or is this something special from Flaming River? I haven't checked yet and hate going to these auto parts stores anymore   they ask for info that is not necessary because they are prompted to from the computer. I get a kick out of their expression when they want to know engine size so I tell them it's a 528.

bigblockfox468 wrote:Working on my car I see I will be needing a boot soon. Bought the car with the rack in it, was told it was a Flaming River rack. Anybody know if the boot can be bought at these so-called "auto parts store" or is this something special from Flaming River? I haven't checked yet and hate going to these auto parts stores anymore   they ask for info that is not necessary because they are prompted to from the computer. I get a kick out of their expression when they want to know engine size so I tell them it's a 528.

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82 Mustang GT Manual Steering. Pretty close to the FR rack

bigblockfox468 wrote:...they ask for info that is not necessary because they are prompted to from the computer. I get a kick out of their expression when they want to know engine size so I tell them it's a 528.

Precisely why I look up the part-specific info on what I need beforehand, and walk in and say 'I need P/N this..'

The generic parts houses like Advance are getting good with their websites, as are the brands they sell for finding part numbers for yourself

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Dorman-Universal-rack-and-pinion-steering-boot-kit/_/N-25lj?itemIdentifier=964568_0_0_

http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,carcode,1135134,parttype,11362

They are nothing special. Same as pinto racks.

Thanks guys. I picked up a couple from O'Reillys looks like they may work.

whatbumper wrote:http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Dorman-Universal-rack-and-pinion-steering-boot-kit/_/N-25lj?itemIdentifier=964568_0_0_

The universal rack boots from autozone are a good way to get the job done, I have used them many times in the past on factory Pinto racks & aftermarket Pinto too. The down side is the universal boots I have picked up don't seem to have a super long service life, and tend to dry out a little faster than expected.

On our fast weight conservative guys we just take them off. But that's not practical for most.

Shyt.....the crap parts I got from them weren't right. Didn't realize power to manual boots were different. Those were real hard to find for " I need them right now not in a week scenerio".Got some from another place and I actually liked the place, kinda like the old parts stores you don't see around much anymore.  Anyhow it's all back together and I appreciate ya'lls help on my bumpsteer questions too!

Now get that turd back to racing. LOL

whatbumper wrote:Now get that turd back to racing. LOL

 
That's the plan, going to a track rental deal tomorrow but I think mother nature is going have something to say about that