These boots work as described. I failed the government test because of a leaky, "dripping" steering system with torn anthers that no longer sealed around the tie rod. I was told I needed a whole new rack and pinion for $1,400 plus alignment, the price of a car. It was hard not to laugh. With my steering working fine despite a very slow leak, I knew I just had to clean the assembly and seal it with new boots. Went with them so I didn't even need alignment, I had to remove the tie rod ends. After