Is it reasonable to go without boots

[tk1138]

I've converted to the ZX2 struts, but my boots on the back Were disintegrated. I've installed the bump-stops.<P>A guy at a 4x4 shop I talked to said you don't need them unless rocks could damage the strut..., Is this legit? Am I safe till road salt season, and then need to get some? Are all the shops in CO on crack what with the cutting coils & heating springs...<P>thanks

[ProtegeSTS]

id put them on...it keeps all sorts of crap away from the internals.

[white fish]

dirt(sand) is bad to it sticks to the rod and wrecks the seal