DSMblue

I need to replace the rack boots, and don't remember if there are supposed to be oetiker clamps on them, and if so, what size. Searching in PET does not show any clamps listed.

whalenlg

I use zip ties

951Tom

The correct boots don’t use clamps on either end.

Tom
’87 951

Nowanker

Ditto.
For years.

chudson

+1

While adding clamps causes no issues, IMO it's a solution for something that has no problem

Cliff

Nowanker

Clarification....
If it doesn't require them, don't use any.
I've used zip ties in place of the Oetikker clamps on other applications.

whalenlg

My boots ends have slipped off more than once….but not since zip ties.

951Tom

Do you have factory OEM style boots installed? Mine have never slipped off in 15+ years.

If the air compensating line became plugged, I’m thinking the internal air pressure could be enough to pop them off?

Tom
’87 951

T&T Racing

I would only zip tie the boot end in the steering rack. The other boot end in the tie rod on some models needs to rotate on the boot for front end alignment. If it cannot rotate, the boot twists causing failure of the boot bellows.

DSMblue

I haven't used them before, and PET doesn't show any, so I installed without. As much of a pain as it was to get the rack end on, it's highly unlikely that it would ever come off.