Phazer mtx tie rod boots icing up

[carcus1]

My kids tie rod boots where packed full of ice to the point where he couldn't turn the bars, is this unusual, seems to me it would be better without the boots?

 

[ATV PRO #11]

My kids tie rod boots where packed full of ice to the point where he couldn't turn the bars, is this unusual, seems to me it would be better without the boots?

It’s a common problem. They need a thaw out regularly. I used self tapping screws to tighten up my boots. It did help.