Hmmm... OK, will do. I admit I only took a cursory look at the boots' condition on the side that's visible; I didn't really get up in there and see if they are split somewhere I can't readily see. In any event, I like your theory better than leaking struts - a whole lot cheaper to replace (assuming I do it myself, like everything else on my cars).

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