I replaced the rubber boots as an interim solution before I replaced the balljoints on my '84 300D. Energy Suspension makes "tierod end dust boots" part#9.13105G fits the lower balljoint tightly and fairly well. They don't have the retention spring like the OEM but they do stretch on and stay on. Better than no boot at all IMHO. Part#9.13101G works "decent" for the tierods. Not a great fit but again better than nothing for an interim solution. I have 3 13105G's left over and 1 13101G if anyone is interested. You can have them for the cost of USPS, @$1 I would think. Or go to www.suspension.com and order them yourself. First come, first serve, use email not PM. RT

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