kantuckid
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Inner Tie Rod bellows/boot replacement
Both my boot's/bellows are torn off but I don't need new tie rod ends so I am searching for a make do solution part. The common universal steering boot kits are sized for a car so the small end is too small and the next step up is too large. The measurements at clamping point are as follows: 17mm small end x 52mm large end x 50-60mm.
I also searched some for Kubota which apparently has steel protector that's entirely around the shaft whereas my Kioti is exposed except for the top/front shield with the bottom left to allow brush and crops abrasion. The Kubota kits are sold on ebay for both the tie rod wheel end (where you grease) and also the inner end where it has a ball pivot joint encased in what was a bell shaped boot similar to Kubotas. The difference is Kioti uses two thumb & finger or pliers spring clips where as kubota uses two "C" clips with nylon discs involved. From pics it seems theirs will work on the small end but as there's no flat clamping area at the larger inboard end it would be unclamped, just a rubber bell there used on a Kioti.
My model is DK35SE.
If you found a solution I'd like to hear it. Once I, or if I find what works I'll post that info.
Both my boot's/bellows are torn off but I don't need new tie rod ends so I am searching for a make do solution part. The common universal steering boot kits are sized for a car so the small end is too small and the next step up is too large. The measurements at clamping point are as follows: 17mm small end x 52mm large end x 50-60mm.
I also searched some for Kubota which apparently has steel protector that's entirely around the shaft whereas my Kioti is exposed except for the top/front shield with the bottom left to allow brush and crops abrasion. The Kubota kits are sold on ebay for both the tie rod wheel end (where you grease) and also the inner end where it has a ball pivot joint encased in what was a bell shaped boot similar to Kubotas. The difference is Kioti uses two thumb & finger or pliers spring clips where as kubota uses two "C" clips with nylon discs involved. From pics it seems theirs will work on the small end but as there's no flat clamping area at the larger inboard end it would be unclamped, just a rubber bell there used on a Kioti.
My model is DK35SE.
If you found a solution I'd like to hear it. Once I, or if I find what works I'll post that info.
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