Definitely do not use knock off axles.
The boot kits are not terribly difficult as long as the c clip releases ok as designed.
My boot was blown but I wasn't sure of the state of the bearings so for $80-90 I bought an entire OEM outer joint with boot.
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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)
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