My boots are not torn yet, but they are heavily cracked. There's no way I'm spending $200 for the boot kits, and another $260 for the tool.

What are my options?

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1976 BMW 2002- 100k
1995 BMW 325i 175k
1984 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel- 270,000 mi

1981 Mercedes Benz 240D- Estimated 300,000+ mi Returned to the earth