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Oh and are the energy suspension boots a good preventative measure?


Sure. THey should be a little more heavy duty and resist tears a little more. BUT, the boots really should never rip in the first place. I bet it was due to the shop carelessly using a pickle fork and ripping your boot. Theres other ways to pop a tie rod end off that will keep your boot intact.

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