errol209 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Having just got to the bottom of the MOT advisories list , does anyone know a source of TRE boots (I don't need the TRE). The series ones don't look they fit well. I need three ... Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I don't know of anywhere that supplies just the rubber boot for TRE's, LR certainly don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Paddocks used to supply for the series. They did fit. The boot on the drop arm. I keep those if in good condition 'cause they fit TRE's. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 just found this supplier via a google search --- http://www.southwalesprops.co.uk/propshaft.../ball_joint.htm one of those might fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSIIA Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Land Ranger Services do them (at least at Stockport & Atherton). Paddocks no longer supply boots - I asked about a fortnight back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 A number of classic car places do them in various sizes ...that said if the originals have been split for a while I'd want to inspect the TRE's v carefully for wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 To be fair TREs arent that expensive for the whole item. I know what I would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 To be fair TREs arent that expensive for the whole item. I know what I would do jcwcooper - I know, but then that's less money for essentials like steering gaurds MOG - they look fine are are solid under serious wiggling, but you make a good point DaveSIIA & Western - Ta, I'll be on the phone on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 let us know which boots you get, as it could be useful for other members. glad the link was useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think LRSeries sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I think LRSeries sell them. I did a search on there for them & only came up with the spring ring that fits around the largest end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 The part number for a Series TRE cover is 214649. I don't know whether this suits a Defender appilcation, although LRSeries indicate it does. Do note the altenative suppliers they list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 don't know why I couldn't find that, must have missed it or dismissed it as a Series part number. this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 don't know why I couldn't find that, must have missed it or dismissed it as a Series part number. this one Having compared them in the flesh I'm not convinced, but at *cough* 44p *cough* its worth a punt. Watch this space folks .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Having compared them in the flesh I'm not convinced, but at *cough* 44p *cough* its worth a punt. Watch this space folks .. Righty ho, an update. You can get the series boot (part number 214649) to fit a 90/110 track rod end, but there are some important issues. First, the newer model of boot is made of much thinner rubber than the Series part (what a surprise) so it's a fight and a half. The second is that to hold it on once you have wrestled it in to place, it is best to use the metal rings that attach the 90/110 item. A cable tie of the right length is too thick, but I guess a piece of wire neatly twisted tight might do the job. All in all, having fitted two in an hour (with the usual split time of 50 mins for the first, 10 for the second) I wouldn't bother again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 We have to allow for the fact that you went for the cheaper option, which may have affected the experience you had. Mind you, £3.14 v £0.44 (+VAT) means you have to have serious dislike of the blue writing (£7.22 v £1.02 for a pair). However, although it's only half an answer, at a stall at Newark I saw they were selling un branded TRE style boots in Small, Medium, and Large, so it might be possible to get boots in a more suitable size for big tough Defender :-) Only half an answer because I didn't note who the seller / stall holder was. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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