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    I used the universal boots from NAPA on mine and they're working fine. Then again, I don't get into situations where they'd be completely submerged. In that case, I might want something with more of a custom fit.

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    Yeah, I think you can use the tie rods boots on them, but they are just dust covers, where the balljoint boots are sealed units(I assume there is a good reason for this) and since my new tie rod ends are greaseable(so I can purge them if they got wet/contaminated) and the balljoints are not purgeable, I 'm going to look for a sealeable version.

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    Well, no luck so far, I am now looking into possibly using the same energy suspension urethane dust boots that go on the HD tie rods. I already have a set that I can check and see if silicone will stick so I can install them, grease them, crank down the nut and hopefully seal them. If not, I'm gonna get crazy and break out the milling machine to mill down into the backside of the balljoint and tap it out to accomodate a zerk fitting so I can at least purge it.

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