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Thanks for the offer.
Unlike the rust thing that I'm vaguely considering dealing with myself if I can, I'm happy to rely on whatever garage I'll choose to decide what needs replacing and not interfere too much with their recommendations.
My earlier questions about aftermarket parts and whether they are good is that I'm keen to avoid being told that it has to be the Toyota original (over £500!)
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The only way to treat rust is cut it out and weld in new. if it is surface rust you can grind it back to good metal and treat with something like Jenolite and spray then treat with a good underseal any shortcuts are just buying time before the inevitable.
SC Motor Factors in Ruxley/Sidcup actually sell squares of steel for fabrication and welding, that's where I got mine from for my E30.
Fixedwheelnut
If it is a boot, it will be either end. When was the car MOT'd? Just wondering as torn boots are a fail.
Where are you in SE london anywhere near sidcup? Sc motor factors are on the roxley industrial estate opposite sidcup tesco. Think they supply blueprint parts(bilstien group) never had a problem with that manufacturer.
Would you like me to pop down and identify if you need the whole shaft or just a joint.