91integra91

i just bought a pair of ex knuckles but both boots on the lower ball joints are ripped cuz the guy i bought it off of had a hard time removing them, he was jerking em up and down like a mother****er... oh well.. anyhow is there anyway to check the condition of em while theyre off the car? i saw some energy replacement boots that i can buy if theyre still good. i appreciate any help on this, i still have a lot to learn