Rear tie rods and ball joint dust covers

[CraigWaterman11]

Hi Craig,
Just need a photo of the GS outside Fenway and that would have all bases covered.
Opening game just started.
Go Red Sox!

I will try and get one when the weather is nice!

 

[mjheathcote]

Tie-rod kit arrived today.
Thanks Craig.

 

[CraigWaterman11]

Wow! Nice! Well, I'm not arrested either which is always good! LOL!

 

[CatmanV2]

Wow! Nice! Well, I'm not arrested either which is always good! LOL!

...yet

C

 

[CraigWaterman11]

...yet

C

Well I know one guy who will visit me if that happens when he comes to Boston. I won't be able to have my Angry Orchard Cider in there though!!

 

[CatmanV2]

Well I know one guy who will visit me if that happens when he comes to Boston. I won't be able to have my Angry Orchard Cider in there though!!

Angry Orchard? Your ideas interest me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter

I found it slightly amusing that the Foley's definition of cider was 'Bulmers'

Local joke there

C

 

[CraigWaterman11]

Angry Orchard? Your ideas interest me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter

I found it slightly amusing that the Foley's definition of cider was 'Bulmers'

Local joke there

C

Well the Angry Orchard Cider I like is out of Ohio, but the Bulmers is an Irish Cider correct? If you haven't tried the one out of Ohio I should take you out in May. We will go up to Chili's in north Reading. It's one of my favorite spots to eat. They also don't have watered down drinks. Let me know if you want to bring the small band. I will bring my Dodge Quad Cab and take everyone. It's not pretty like the Mas. but with 35" tires I assure you it does what it was designed for..........normal Boston driving!

 

[CatmanV2]

That sounds like fun

Bulmer's is what we describe in the UK as 'Mass produced, sterilised rubbish with absolutely nothing to recommend it' It's fascinating when I get to travel seeing how different brands are marketed differently. Stella Artois is a great example. Billed as a premium brand in the UK, 20 miles away in Calais, they can't give the stuff away. Sort of similar with the Sam Adams stuff. Very 'special' over here, but there it's competing with way better products

C

 

[NickP]

My kit arrived also, thanks Craig, parts look great, now to get them fitted.

 

[CraigWaterman11]

Nick that's great!!!

@Chris I see it was an inside joke about quality! Well don't tell anyone but I thought Bulmers was watered down at that bar now you have educated me it comes that way!! Lol!

 

[CatmanV2]

Nick that's great!!!

@Chris I see it was an inside joke about quality! Well don't tell anyone but I thought Bulmers was watered down at that bar now you have educated me it comes that way!! Lol!

I sure wasn't going to test it. It was on draft, so watering it down is not something that I'd even considered.

C

 

[CraigWaterman11]

I just want to let you guys know I have another batch of rods going out this week. It seems its been going quite well. I actually totally forgot about the conversation with FD on Friday as I was moving so fast. I will have to have that conversation this week instead.

Again I appreciate all the support guys!

 

[Carpetman]

HI Craig

My tie rods arrived today.

Many thanks

 

[CraigWaterman11]

You are welcome.

I wanted to include a video for you guys of a comparison of the old ball joint dust covers, and the new ones that I had made. Someone mentioned replacing the old dust cover with another of the same OEM type. What I wanted to do is show a comparison video and why after going through the hassle of splitting the ball joints I wouldn't use another cheap dust cover. I guess you guys already know you usually get what you pay for. Additionally I do have another video if you want to know how to split the ball joints and do this yourself:

[video]https://youtu.be/Vgqb6NXgt_Y[/video]​

 

[CraigWaterman11]

Maybe final update on this thread. I spoke to Jeff of FD last night. We firmed up the details. They will be carrying the tie rods, and possibly even the ball joint dust covers as well. I really appreciate the encouragement from the forum, and I still have set going out. I didn't forget about you guys.

 

[CatmanV2]

Maybe final update on this thread. I spoke to Jeff of FD last night. We firmed up the details. They will be carrying the tie rods, and possibly even the ball joint dust covers as well. I really appreciate the encouragement from the forum, and I still have set going out. I didn't forget about you guys.

So is this going to be an exclusive deal with FD, Craig? i.e. they will be the sole suppliers?

C

 

[Contigo]

Must get my order sorted before FD get hold of them!

 

[zagatoes30]

Must get my order sorted before FD get hold of them!

Me too, best send my details over

(PM sent, fingers crossed in time)

 

[CraigWaterman11]

So is this going to be an exclusive deal with FD, Craig? i.e. they will be the sole suppliers?

C

Yes they will be. One really cannot blame them I suppose.

But I will keep the guys orders who already contacted me from this forum. We had two small break downs with customs. I think they might have noticed so I am sending them with various labels now..... One guy might have been my fault I think. The other one I sent as a gift with a declared total value of $50 usd and they still charged him 28 pounds. I sent him a copy of the customs form to see if that can be straightened out. Some I sent as returned car accessories those I haven't had an issue with yet. I am doing my best for you guys.

 

[highlander]

All arrived safe and sound Craig, my thanks again for an excellent service and product. If ever you find yourself in the highlands for a visit, the drams are on me!