Is the CE-9701B1 and CE-9701B the same thing other than a $2 zip tie included with the CE-9701B1? Is it a special zip tie?
I would rather use the spiral clip, but I would probably tear up the boot fighting the spiral clip.
From https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9701B
When using this boot as a replacement on a TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ/XJ vehicle equipped with our CE-9701 Currectlync Steering System, you will remove the spiral clip that is affixing the old boot to the rod end, remove the old boot, install the new boot and affix the new boot to the rod end with the supplied zip tie.
I would rather use the spiral clip, but I would probably tear up the boot fighting the spiral clip.
From https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9701B
When using this boot as a replacement on a TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ/XJ vehicle equipped with our CE-9701 Currectlync Steering System, you will remove the spiral clip that is affixing the old boot to the rod end, remove the old boot, install the new boot and affix the new boot to the rod end with the supplied zip tie.