Using Generic Strut Boot on Camry?

[scotty1960]

Has anyone ever used a generic strut boot with attached bump stop (as opposed to seperate boot and bump stop) similar to this one made by MTC http://shop.autopartsfair.com/store/...94965560&Nty=1

Click above link to see what I am talking about....MTC Generic Boot with attached bump stop is shown at the bottom of that page for $3.95 each.

They are very inexpensive and I don't want to put a lot of money into this 94 Camry but do need to replace the struts. while i am in there I would like to replace all boots as they are all torn. I also do not want to go the really cheap route with this attached bumper if they are going to be a noise issue. I did search other posts and could not find this exact question.
Any comments would be appreciated.

[DxElite]

It does state

Fit Note: (This Kit Contains A Combined Bellows And Bump Stop; Kit May Be Either Old 1 Piece Or New Updated OE Style 2 Piece).

So you wouldn't know what you'll really get. And it says "updated" so I'd think that any updated design is better.
I also prefer the 2 piece. If the boot tears before the bump stop breaks or vice versa, you'd only have to replace one or the other.
Also preferred if the boot went all the way down and covered part of the strut housing instead of just stopping at the piston shaft opening ... if that makes any sense.

The more I think about it, I'd think that the piston shaft might be exposed more when it lifts and if the bump stop didn't push down fast enough to cover it. With the 2 piece, it'd always be fully extended and should always cover the piston shaft.

[JohnGD]

Everybody is selling the two-piece strut bumper (jounce bumper) and dust boot assembly. (Looks like Raybestos and Moog are actually reboxed KYB, which is an OEM manufacturer):

Monroe $12.13 (all +shipping):
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=60697

KYB, $11.23:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=502870

Raybestos $16.64:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1030673

Moog $17.93:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=203049

So I'd get strut mounts and all rubber parts as well. The only things you reuse are probably the springs. So do check complete new assemblies as they can save you money. For example:

Monroe ~$135 (rebates available, up to $150)
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=951488

Monroe rebate ($150 for 4 QuickStruts):
http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html#monroerancho

KYB ~$200
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1819850