FB4000 Universal Replacement Rack & Pinion Steering Boot

I was tempted to give this thing 4 stars rather than 5, because if there was ever a product that called out for a video demonstration in the images section, this is it. Unfortunately, there isn't one and all you get are some written instructions. I'll give you my top 3 tips for installing it, which will hopefully help: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.

One of the steering rack boots on my 2002 TrailBlazer had ripped and I was looking to replace it. Far from a clown car, but these boots allow themselves to be cut to size. OEM was $71 for one boot. I opted for this kit with the 2 boots in case I screwed up the first one or decided to do the other side.After reading the reviews, with the exception of one who seemed not to know what YouTube or Google is or how they work, I decided to go for it anyway.The kit came with everything you need, minus instructions and grease. 1 minute on Google lead me to a video on YouTube of someone installing this boot on a full sized Toyota truck. Also far from a clown car.Installation was a breeze, with the longest part of the job being raising the vehicle and supporting it securely on jackstands.Total time from start to finish was just under 20 minutes, which included 5 minutes worth of looking for the damn pliers that were just in my hand. It might take someone longer than that if they aren't versed in working on cars or generally have no idea what to do, especially if something this simple is taking almost 2+ hours to do.My only real suggestion to have to make this job a snap is a sharp pair of scissors to cut the boots and a paintbrush for applying the grease to the inside of the boot, the rack and the tie rods.It seems like people take a lack of included instructions as an excuse to be lazy and complain, especially in this day and age of so much information readily and easily available.If you like to save money and know your way around simple hand tools, you can do this job yourself. If it turns into a 2+ hour job, maybe leave it to the professionals or a friendly neighbor that knows what they're doing.

This boot kit fits perfectly on the 08 Pilot. The material and design is really good. The tool to help it go on however is a waste. I lubed the assembly till it slipped, but still could not get it to go over the tool onto the rack. Installed it the standard way without any problems.

Another comment said to wrap the inner lip over itself to help stretch over the pinion housing, great method. Worked exactly as needed, did not have to adjust tie rod whatsoever so no alignment required.The smaller ring of material that I cut off, I pulled as hard as I could and I personally could not rip it apart, so really good stretching material, think this will work for quite some time.

Says right on the page before I ordered, asked me all the car info and said FITS 2013 ELANTRA GT. We'll I'm here to tell you it does not. And it got slightly ripped in the process. It isn't the correct boot and I want a refund. It's ripped bc it's not the correct part. My mechanic confirmed it. I had nothing to compare it to so I was trusting the search tool to Be correct but after taking tie rods off etc and trying to get this on I am not pleased. I don't want any flack for it being ripped either. Don't advertise it to be correct fit if it isn't. Wouldn't be ripped then.

So, I needed to replace the rack and pinion boots on my car, and these Flexx Boots seemed like a good option. The price was definitely right, especially since you get two in a pack. However, they weren't exactly a perfect fit for my vehicle. The holes were a bit too small, so I had to do some minor trimming to get them to fit properly. Not a huge deal, but a little bit of a hassle.Once I got them installed, they seemed to do the job just fine. They're made of a thick, durable rubber, so I'm hoping they'll hold up well over time. If you're looking for an affordable option and don't mind a little bit of DIY modification, these boots are worth considering. Just be aware that they might not be a perfect fit for every vehicle.