Steering rack near side boot MOT fail

[HansT]

Hi All,
So our Holdsworth villa failed the mot the other day - the tester actually apologised! He said the rest of the van is fine.
I will get the work done by the Indi garage who tested it. It seems a good idea to get new boots on both sides, although the tester said they could just replace the failed (split) one.
What do people think? Should anything else be done / replaced while they have it in bits?
Thanks
H

[Mocki]

they are both the same age one would assume, so makes sense to do both imho

[HansT]

Thanks Mocki.
I wondered about bushes, that sort of thing, as well.
Thanks
H

[itchyfeet]

I was told aftermarket boots were rubbish and don't last, lots of rubber products are not not fit for purpose often crumbling in a year.

so you might consider

A) getting the highest quality you can.
B) a second hand original
C) only doing the one side

[HansT]

Thanks Itchy, only just seen your post.
I had the pair replaced, as the other (non failed one) was 'passable' but not in the first flush of youth.
Regards, H.

[Dazco]

Any suggestions for a top quality boot ?

[Porkscratching]

Any suggestions for a top quality boot ?

Altburg. Made in Yorkshire.

Sorry!

Regards, Max

[itchyfeet]

lemforder usually are good quality https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-parts/s ... ot-t3.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;