Manufacturer | Astoria 2000 |
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Brand | FLEXX BOOT |
Model | Fb4000 |
Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 5.2 x 4.17 x 4.17 inches |
Item model number | FB4000 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | FB4000 |
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FB4000 Universal Replacement Rack & Pinion Steering Boot
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- Fits most vehicles
- Can be installed without removing rack and pinion from vehicle, thus eliminating need for an alignment
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Product Description
The Flexx Boot FB4000 is a universal replacement boot for rack and pinion steering mechanisms. This installation kit includes an installation cone and two wire straps. The FB4000 is compatible with over 97% of the world's cars that feature rack and pinion steering. The boot is made of rugged, specially formulated high stretch rubber.
Rack & Pinion Boot Fitting Instructions
The Rack & Pinion Boot Kit includes an installation cone that allows for the replacement of the boot without removing the tie rod end.
Realignment of the vehicle is not necessary after installation.
- Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut and detach from spindle
- Remove the old boot and clean the assembly
- Cut the boot to the next diameter smaller than the steering rack body
- Position the installation cone over the tie rod end threads
- Lubricate the inside of the boot and cone
- For easier installation, roll the boot back on itself, push it on the rack, and then push the rolled part onto the rack
- Make sure to position the vent downwards so that any moisture drains out
- Add lubricant as needed through the small end of the boot
- Install tie straps and grease fittings. Reinstall the tie rod end and tighten the ball joint retaining nut to manufacturers specs.
Note : The rack & pinion boot can also be installed in the traditional way by separating the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
This method might necessitate a wheel alignment.
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ASIN | B00C2M76MO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #239,392 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #99 in Automotive Replacement Rack & Pinion Bellows Kits |
Date First Available | March 28, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality and ease of installation of the shoe insert. For example, they say it works great and is equivalent to OEM. That said, some complain about the fit and the lack of zip ties. Opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers like the quality of the shoe insert. For example, they say it's a great product, works for the job, and has results that seem equivalent to OEM. Some mention that the rubber boot is really strong, and won't get damaged.
"Great product for a vacuum control boot system" Read more
"Good quality product at a great price!!" Read more
"...It wont get damaged because the rubber boot is really strong. Idindt cut it untill it was alll the way in. It workd on my 07 ford fusion 2.3l" Read more
"...Kind of misleading. Seems to be good quality though. Buy at your own risk. It may say it fits but it might not." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation with the shoe insert. They say it's simple to use, slips on without trouble, and works perfectly.
"ame in nice box it was easy to put on with no grease" Read more
"...It just slipped on without trouble. If I had know this before I wouldn't have wasted my money on the universal boot." Read more
"Very simple to use, just watch the video provided in the pictures section in product description...." Read more
"Watch the video it really helps. Was pretty easy to install. Had a little trouble getting it over the tie end, was afraid it was going to rip...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shoe insert. They mention it's a great product and a time saver.
"...included, I used my own metal zips, otherwise a great product and time saver!!" Read more
"...I'd buy it again if I need to do another in the future, huge time saver and no need to realign the front suspension." Read more
"Fast delivery" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the shoe insert. Some mention it's worth the money, great deal, and saves a lot of money by not needing a realignment. However, others say it'd be a waste of money, cheap product, and over priced.
"Good quality product at a great price!!" Read more
"This product is an interesting idea but not well-executed...." Read more
"...But worth the money! Luckily I only needed one but should have bought two for replacing evenly." Read more
"...Replacing the rack & pinion boot using the installation cone saved a lot of money by not needing a realignment...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the shoe insert. They mention that it didn't fit their vehicle as described, had gaps, and was tight around the knuckle. Some customers also mention that the molded ends were too small to fit on the rods.
"Does not fit 2015 Dodge Journey 3.6L" Read more
"...the inner tie rods in my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer and the small molded ends were too small to fit on the rods anyway...." Read more
"Unfortunately this replacement part did not fit as described and I had to try and modify it to fit correctly...." Read more
"...the boots on my Cadillac and upon unboxing this item, it’s 3x smaller than the one needed. I can’t return because the return window is closed." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the zip ties provided with the shoe insert. They mention that the zip tie is not long enough and the clamps are not included.
"...The is too short of span the required length of the inner tie rods in my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer and the small molded ends were too small to fit on..." Read more
"...The stupid zip ties weren't even included...the box definitely looked like it had been opened b4" Read more
"...No clamps, no zip ties (added $6 cost to a $20 item). It doesn't come with any grease...." Read more
"If you don't have the rite tool it's a hassle the zip tie is too short to me thanks I have to make due." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the shoe insert. They mention that it tears easily, rips on installation, and is smashed upon arrival.
"...fit my car, a 2008 Dodge Nitro, well it does not fit my car, actually tore right when we were trying to put it over the knuckle of the outer tie rod..." Read more
"the box was smashed, there were no install instructions," Read more
"Waste of money ..returned it also was ripped open out of packing when it showed up" Read more
"Ripped on installation..." Read more
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1) Buy the standard version of the bellows to look at alongside this one. This will cost a little bit extra, but serves at least 2 purposes: first, it's an insurance policy in case something goes wrong with this one or you just can't get it on (i.e. you can install the old one in the standard manner or you can attempt to force it through the cone that comes with the flexxboot, which may be possible). Second, you can use it to verify the size that you need to cut the Flexxboot to - trying to figure out the size by fitting it to the steering rack after it's on is inconvenient because you have limited clearance, and on the off chance that it doesn't fit, you'll end up in trouble since you'll have already cut the old boot off.
2) Use a good lubricant on both the installation cone and the inside of the boot (but don't get it on the outside since that will make it hard to grip). I used automatic transmission fluid, but engine oil would probably work okay as well.
3) Fold the boot in on itself during installation - this is part of the written instructions but I found it hard to understand. Essentially, you want to push the small end down inside the big end so you get that on the tie rod as early in the process as possible - if you put the large end on all the way first and then try to pull the small end through, it's quite a bit harder. You'll likely have to struggle with it for a few minutes before you figure out what works best.
4) Don't cut the old boot off until you've gotten this one up over the tie rod end - if you can't manage to get it on, or damage it in the process, you'll at least be no worse off than before you started, just put the tie rod end back in the steering knuckle and live to fight another day. If you cut the old boot off and then fail to get this one on, though, you'll have created a whole new urgency to the problem.
In the end, this worked for my '09 Toyota Sienna and enabled me to replace a broken bellows without worrying about getting an alignment, so this thing pays for itself several times over.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023