The tie rod end includes a housing (30) with an inner bore that extends along a central axis. A stud is partially received in the inner bore and has a shank portion (42) which extends out of the inner bore for attachment with a gearbox. The tie rod end further includes an elastic boot body (50) which extends from a first boot end (52), which is sealed with the housing, to a second boot end (54). A boot bearing (56), which is made of a plastic material, is secured with the second boot end. The boot bearing is in a dynamic sealing engagement with the shank portion of the stud. The boot bearing presents a plurality of radially inwardly extending and annularly-shaped ribs (62) that contact the shank portion.
