Bingo. While doing all this front end work, I noticed both sides are the same way. Funny, there is no band with boot remnants on either side suggesting that they were never installed right. I'm not even sure the boots are correct because the ends are perfectly round and smooth--they don't look torn. And the ends don't have the grooving that the band would attach to. Definitely going to have to take care of it soon.

1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.