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i THINK (correct me if i'm wrong) that randall's referring to the ball joint. unfortunately, the boot is manufactured as a part of the control arm and is not replaceable. the joints dry out and start to knock. i think this can happen more quickly if the car is lowered, as the ball joint angle is more severe under normal driving conditions.
it would be nice if there were an aftermarket supplier who manufactured a ball / boot that could be pressed into the control arms, but at this point, there aren't any.
Randall - what are your symptoms? 10K miles indicates some other problem (or a mechanic that tore the boot on installation of your part). these should last at least 80K miles. worn struts won't accelerate wear on your control arms. also, FYI, the control arms that wear most commonly are the rear uppers. the bushings wear and begin to knock slightly when you hit bumps.
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