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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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Toe links with dust boot covers

Does anyone in america sell toe links like this that are actually protected from the elements? Or do I have to piece it together myself, I have never seen any.



Driftworks Rear Upper Toe Rods Mazda RX-7 FD3S from Driftworks.com
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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I just got mine from j auto called battle version.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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I just got mine from j auto called battle version.
Those are roughly the same price and I still have to buy dust boots so they last.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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I haven't really heard of any wearing out... as long as you have decent brand teflon lined rod ends they should be fine.

sometimes the rubber boots will do more harm than good because they'll hold the dirt in.

replacement rod ends aren't that expensive anyway...
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by eage8
I haven't really heard of any wearing out... as long as you have decent brand teflon lined rod ends they should be fine.

sometimes the rubber boots will do more harm than good because they'll hold the dirt in.

replacement rod ends aren't that expensive anyway...

OK then - Mine wore out. Now you've heard of it.
Everything wears out eventually. I just replaced mine a year ago. Ben at Rotary Extreme referred me to a vendor with the rod ends that RE used back in the day.
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