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I haven't replaced a drive shaft boot on IRS in, like, forever.  I do the same as Mike and Alan and just get complete axle drive shafts and put them in.  The pair in my car now came from Raxles in Gainesville, Florida and have beefed up (Porsche 924/944) CV joints and thicker shafts.  They've been in there for years.  It is best to call Raxles and talk with someone to determine the best product mix for you.  They'll want to know the car, your driving habits, engine size (torque and HP) and a few other tidbits.  IIRC, they were around $120 each but they'll probably last forever in this car.  Raxles never rebuilds from used axles.  Their website is a good read:

https://www.raxles.com

I have a spare set from NAPA, too.  Last I knew, they were around $65 each at my local NAPA store and they'll take your old ones as "cores".   Just order a pair for a 1970 VW sedan.  They seem pretty good quality, but I haven't had to use them yet.  While I'm not a fan of "refurbished" and especially not of "reground" CV joints (the regrinding cuts through the case hardening and causes premature wearing), I don't put enough miles on my car yearly to worry about refurbished quality for a pair of spare shafts.

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