Bilstein 5100 cover needed?

Recently bought some struts from wheelers. They came assembled and they look real nice, however, I'm wondering if I should get a cover on this part (in pic) because I noticed that the rear shocks have a cover already. Just wondering because I'm not so sure on how well these keep dirt/water from going inside

 

Nope

 

Negative Ghost Rider

 

I figure since wheelers didn't add one or mention anything. Kind of odd, since my old struts had a plastic cover like this

 

I ordered Bilstein 5100’s unassembled and they came with shields for the piston of the shock. Def good to have

 

They aren't needed. The shafts are sealed and don't let crap in. Look at higher end shocks, like King, Icon or ADS. They don't have the plastic cover either because it isn't needed.

 

You should be fine

 

This.

 

That’s a great idea. Though apparently kind of useless with these specific struts

 

Never ran one on any shock. If you live or wheel in an area with a bunch of mud and water, it can trap mud inside the boot and ruin your shock shaft.

 

that’s a good point! What do you think about these though?

https://coiloverdepot.com/products/coiloverdepot-coilover-socks