2.0 FOX SHOX, shock boots needed?

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Alright a couple months back i bought a brand new lift kit from BDS and opted for the fox shox instead of the plain jane bds stuff. Now the shocks didnt come with boots, ive been looking online at pictures of the shox, still no boots? So now this is my question do they even need boots? The truck will mostly be on the road, but occasionally i might tread through some mud or water. With that being said should i go out and buy boots or do you think ill be safe? Thanks in advance for all the help

[OutlawRider]

No need for boots. They hold water and mud on the shocks which isn't good. They do bring back the 80s style though if you really want them.

[orbot]

not necesary unless you want to get some, they have a wiper seal on the bottom of the body that kind of cleans the shaft when the shock gets compresed, still dont let the shaft nor the seal get dirty for a long time otherwise the shaft can get pitted or the seal dried up and tear and then leak oil, give them a clean once in a while.