I appreciate your input. I believe the key issue to all of this is that the socket should be permanently attached. This is not. As a result, when attempting to attach the boot, the socket just pushes through the housing.
The other end of the wiring is a factory style blade connector.
With enough force, the very non-flexible boot will fit over the socket... The fault is that the socket is not properly attached and pushes through.
I will call Classic Industries This morning.
Thanks for your input, questions, and guidance.
