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Spl311-27158 Now in Fuquay Varina NC . Here is the first question What happen here with this tie rod rubber.

It got old and died Really not very clear in pic, but probably just rotted and baked in the sun_____Mike

Welcome Mr./Ms Withheld!! You've come to the right place.
My guess is just age, the rubber breaks down and turns to goo over time. New rubber boots are available from the vendors, or you can get Urethane from several sources.
Post pictures of your ride, and add your location (F-V, NC) to your profile.

Where can I pick up some Urethane ones ?

Dean has them.

http://www.datsunparts.com/Suspension" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Check the WIKI Tech section for info on boots with the Energy Suspension numbers. You can get them at many parts stores or speed shops, 4 wheel drive shops, Summit, Jegs.

Linda

welcome to the site. Ebay has them. Age is what happened.

Try this post:

The company I purchased from is Suspension Restoration Parts Co. http://www.suspension.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .

They are in Modesto. (209) 578-5101. I called to place my order. They list a lot of stuff on their website as fitting the Z's and many other nissans.

I went to the Energy Suspension website to figure out how to measure the ball joint to pick the right part. Here is the link to their measuring page. http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/tie_r.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The part numbers I ordered were:

Lower ball joints- 9-13119 (they come in a set of 2. $3)
Upper Ball joints- 9-13105 (they come in a set of 2. $3)
Tie rods 9-13105 (same as above) after taking it all apart I noticed the other 4 (or more) steering boots . This number would probably work for those also.
Bump stops 9-9103 (2 per set. $9)
Shipping $4.25

I know they also came in blue and yellow. The energy suspension website says they come in black.

Welcome my fellow NCarolinian. I see you're close? FQ area, not to far from me? I'm some what familiar, originally from Clayton, NC.

steve

Welcome withheld.