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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Mollydog on January 22, 2023, 21:19

Title: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: Mollydog on January 22, 2023, 21:19
Any recommendation where I can pick up a steering UJ rubber sleeve/Gaiter from, or what I could make use of to fit in it's place?

For this UJ old the steering rack
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Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: J88TEO on January 22, 2023, 21:26
@Snelbaard
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: Carolyn on January 22, 2023, 22:21
I made one for mine out of a motorcycle fork gaiter.  (As far as I know it was the first one made). 
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: Snelbaard on January 22, 2023, 22:30
I still have these available, let me know if you'd be interested in one :)

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=69674.0
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: Gaz mr-s on January 22, 2023, 22:37
I've used some stout polythene wrapped around & cable ties top & bottom on 3 cars.
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: TheTigerUK on January 23, 2023, 08:32
https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=69674.0

Mine came this week.
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: Mollydog on January 24, 2023, 07:50
Thank you for the offer Snelbaard,(and all the other helpful posters too)

On my way to pick up some anti freeze for the MR2 yesterday, I happen to pass by our local motorbike dealer so thought I'd pop in and see about motorbike fork gaiters

I ended up buying one (had to buy a pair) the size I went for is ID 35mm x ID 55mm x 120mm long, when I get round to fitting it I plan on putting a spot of grease in it too
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: SV-3 on May 27, 2023, 21:26
Quote from: Snelbaard on January 22, 2023, 22:30I still have these available, let me know if you'd be interested in one :)

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=69674.0
Link doesn't work :o
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: Snelbaard on May 27, 2023, 21:38
Quote from: SV-3 on May 27, 2023, 21:26Link doesn't work :o

Ah yeah, recently all the threads for my products were removed from here. Anyway, I still have them available.
Title: Re: Steering UJ rubber sleeve/gaiter
Post by: SV-3 on May 27, 2023, 22:15
Quote from: Snelbaard on May 27, 2023, 21:38Ah yeah, recently all the threads for my products were removed from here. Anyway, I still have them available.
Thank you for the response.