Torsion bar boots
If I can install them over 1.12” torsion bars then there shouldn’t be any excuses not to install them!
My Dakota came without them
That is true, Dakota’s have torsion bars and don’t have boots.
But, the torsion bar “sockets” are removable hex keys, they’re not permanently mounted in the crossmember, and replacements are available. It’s a totally different design.
I will also say that, having replaced the torsion bars on my ‘02 Dakota, that initially getting the torsion bar hexes off the bars was a royal PITA after 160k miles with no boots.