Now why did you have to go and remind me of the hell I went through getting those boots on the shocks? What a PITA! I don't even remember how I finally got them on, but I sure was glad when the first one finally slid into place. They're pretty tough, so they can take a bit of abuse while you're yankin' and twistin. and cursin'... (take another sip of your favorite beverage)...and pullin', and and pushin' and swearin' some more. Just don't cut them. Maybe I sprayed the inside of the boots with window cleaner or some other light lubricant.
Hopefully someone else will have more pleasant memories.
Gregg
2001 Proton Yellow #1379