I bought five of these for my Classic Trucks new lower front and rear shocks and steering dampener. No sense installing new parts if you leave them unprotected from the elements. These were easy to install prior to installing the shock on my vehicle. I used metal stainless zip-style ties to hold them securely in place. I worred plastic ties would dry rot over time. You could also use quality stainless hose clamps, but you need different sizes for each end. Any vehicke part installation, the weakest part, will fail first and determine the longgevity of your new parts. These are very thick material and should not rip or tear easily. (I don't use the off road, so can't comment on that use). For street driven trucks, even 2wd, these are a great product and Recommended.

Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!]