In a message dated 11/4/2010 9:43:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes:

It  really depends on how long the boot was torn and whether the CV  was
damaged.

Also take the time factor into it.  R&R axle 2  hours    R&R both boots 3.4
hrs   and that is if  they come apart without any trouble.  We are seeing
new axles complete for  less than $50 for some cars. come with a warrenty and
is easier and more  cost effective than changing a boot  later  mark  d