L3240 rubber boot ripped

[Agrantina]

Other than calling it the front rubber boot I am not sure what else to call it- but either way I ripped one. Can some explain how to remove and fix. I have attached some pictures- not bad but I will be doing the 50hr service in a few weeks and want to fix this also. Can't see why they don't protect them better. I have AG tires so the guard it just not enough to cover the boot. I guess if you have turf or R4 it may but with what I have they really stand out. Only fault I have so far with the tractor. But then again I only have 40hrs on it

AndyG

 

[camer]

Take the nut off the bottom of the tie rod and use a piese of wood and hit it out and unscrew the tie rod. Measure the length of threads showing. Take off the clips and slide the boor off.

 

[johnrex62]

A number of folk on here have reported a barnyard fix of covering it with a piece of innertube and putting band clamps at each end.

While it won't look at pretty as a factory boot, it might be more durable.

 

[Egon]

There is also a proper tool for pulling tie rods.

Can the shield be extended??

 

[Baby Grand]

Some background:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/172449-torn-boot.html

-Jim

 

[TripleR]

I have torn boots on both sides of my L5030 which my son and I will fix soon.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/109455-kubota-dust-cover-replacement-advice.html

 

[nue2farm]

I noticed one of mine was torn not long ago. Nothing leaking out so I'll wait and see.

I did get some ideas from the postings... Thanks

Have fun and stay safe......

 

[TripleR]

There is also a proper tool for pulling tie rods.

Can the shield be extended??

I checked this on mine and because it is able to turn so sharp, any extension would come into contact with the tire when turning sharp.

 

[BigD23]

I'm gonna try the innertube idea.

Don

 

[Egon]

I checked this on mine and because it is able to turn so sharp, any extension would come into contact with the tire when turning sharp.

could a piece of tire be worked in for protection?

 

[TripleR]

could a piece of tire be worked in for protection?

When I put new boots on, I am sure going to try to figure out additional protection as I mow some pretty rough brush.

Since I used our M8540 with my L5030, I need to go up and check it too.

 

[Redbug]

Here you go...(and don't pass up any truck mud flaps on the side of the road...).
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/111337-home-made-tie-rod-boot.html

 

[TripleR]

Here you go...(and don't pass up any truck mud flaps on the side of the road...).
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/111337-home-made-tie-rod-boot.html

Thanks, looks better than anything I would of come up with.

 

[Agrantina]

I was able to get to the boot today. Thanks for all the help and I like the mud flap deal- gives me some ideas:licking: I have always been glad folks posted pictures of fixes. It has helped me a few times fixing stuff. So here is my return.. Pics of the fix...

 

[Agrantina]

And now finished with old boot in pic..

AndyG

 

[milkman]

I was able to get to the boot today. Thanks for all the help and I like the mud flap deal- gives me some ideas:licking: I have always been glad folks posted pictures of fixes. It has helped me a few times fixing stuff. So here is my return.. Pics of the fix...

Is that boot a Kubota part, if so, I'd like the part # in case I tear another one on my BX2200, might be worth a try to make it fit since that boot only comes with the $40 some dollar part.

 

[Agrantina]

Yep-- I kept the packaging just for that. Part # 35080-44680 it is a cover, dust....... Kubota original part:thumbsup:

AndyG

 

[Redbug]

Hey Andy that looks great! You would never have known it was repaired. When I took my tie rods off, I wrote down how many thread turns it took to separate the tie rod from the knuckle, instead of measuring the thread length. I guess one's as good as the other...long as the length stays the same.

It looks like you are using the same grease I use. It is red in color...Chevron Ultra Duty EP2.

 

[07 LMM LTZ]

Hey Andy that looks great! You would never have known it was repaired. When I took my tie rods off, I wrote down how many thread turns it took to separate the tie rod from the knuckle, instead of measuring the thread length. I guess one's as good as the other...long as the length stays the same.

It looks like you are using the same grease I use. It is red in color...Chevron Ultra Duty EP2.

I had replaced both on my 3940 since then neither has torn again. Seems to me that when they come on the tractor from the factory painted they be come brittle and tear easier. Just what I have notice

 

[Agrantina]

I think that is absolutely hands down what was wrong with my boot. Once I got it off it seemed very brittle compared to the new one. I believe that the factory paint hardens them up some. I do see the need to put some type of protective shield cover over them. I will be doing that in the next few weeks with some conveyer belt I have

AndyG