Replacing inner tie rod & boot.. what brands?

So I need two inner tie rods and boots, but don't have a dealer in the area. Is there anywhere I can get the boots except from the dealer?

 

Anybody have any experiences with any aftermarket tie rod ends? I can get Raybestos service grade for $9/each, Deeza for $15 and Moog for $20.

 

Also, O'reilly and autozone have their own house brand tie rod with a lifetime warranty for ~$25

 

Thanks!

the moog ones are really nice- they have a good anti-corrsion coating and bigger wrench flats

Alright, I went ahead and ordered the Moogs. Any ideas about getting replacement boots though?

KYB boots are "nice", but rubber is rubber in my mind. +1 on the MOOG parts, they are usually better than OEM, since they come with grease fittings when servicing balljoints, outer tie rods, end links, etc....usually factory parts do not. Obviously a generalization, but most cars don't.

oh, i guess they aren't called tie rod boots- they are called rack and pinion bellows, that's why i couldn't find them.

 

Thanks all!

Any tricks to getting the outer tie rod end lock nut off? I can't get it to budge, and I've tried pb blaster, heating with a propane torch for a few minutes (though it never got red hot), and hitting with a hammer to loosen it up.