Supplier Of Rack Boots?

[R32GTR]

Hi all, could anyone help with a supplier for rack boots for a R32 GTR (Although I think the GTS uses the same parts). Both of mine are split and I am going to have them replaced. Nissan at Petrie (QLD) want $65 each with I think is a little steep. Can someone confirm?

I'm in Brisbane but I don't care where they have to come from as postage wouldn't be much.

Also could anyone tell me what a "Rack end" is. My suspension guy reckons it wouldn't hurt to replace them as well but I have no idea what they are?

Thanks guys

[Ronin 09]

you can get boots from Repco - just have to either bring one in and match it or get a generic one

[R32GTR]

Thanks for the tip Ronin. Any takers on what a Rack end might be. Or what a rack boot might be worth?

[MANWHORE]

generic ones at repco are the shiznit. They are between 10 and 15$ each. Trim to the right size and put in.

[benl1981]

Any driveshaft supply shop should have them:

I paid about $12 each for stretch boots that mean you dont have to undo/disturb the wheel alignement. May not matter to you though if you are doing rackends while you are there.

The rackend I believe is the part on the steering arm that allows it to pivot (for suspension movement), it is a ball and socket

http://www.turnerdriveshafts.com.au/how2_rackbootkit.htm

[R32GTR]

thanks Ben, I just found this on another forum

"Steering wheel turns the steering column which moves the steering rack. The rack ends are connected to steering rack on one side and tierod ends on the other. tie rod ends connected to wheel. So when the steering wheel turns wheels move with the help of the whole maze of parts mentioned before"

I think the things you mentioned as rack ends might be Tie Rods.

I assume Nissan call the "rack ends" "Tie Rods Inner" and the actual Tie Rods as "Tie Rods outer"

Can anyone confirm this? See attached pic.

[benl1981]

No I didnt mean the tie rod but may have sounded like that.

Sounds like you know what bit it is now. There is a ball and socket in there..when you remove the rack boot you will see it anyway.

Cheers