need help with front drive axel!!!!!

[Truck]

So I get the axel out to replace the C.V. boot and I'm using the Chilton's 88-96 GM Full size pick up manual............don't like using them because like the Haynes they always have ya doing more stuff than actualy has to be done or in my case removed. I've never taken one out or changed a C.V. boot before so while I was waiting for a factory shop manual I go to the library and pick the GM manual up.

Sure enough, ( pic attach) they got me removig the deflector ring.........which ends up getting chewed because of the rust so I think I'll just go to the dealer and get another one...........NOT the GM dealer parts guy tells me this isn't sold separatly..........I'll have to purchase the whole drive axel I can't believe the shape I'm in right NOW I'm F*%ked.

Do any of you guys know where to get this piece....PLEASE!!!
I've run out of ideas!!
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[Truck]

here's the bone head manuver that tells ya to 'remove it' and to top that off 'discard it' ...YA RIGHT, then try and get a new one.....only with your complete front God forsaken new drive axel unit.....................Man I can't believe I'm in this boat right now...........

Truck needs help boys

[Truck]

here, sorry

[jeffspower]

I can't remember any of them I have done having that deflector ring. As a shop owner myself & my techs decided a long time ago that the time required, the frustration and the friggin mess of changing that boot is not worth it when a rebuilt assembly from Oreilly's or Autozone is about $70-75 bucks. Just swap'em out & you're done. I can't remember them having that deflector either, But there is seals on both sides of the hub/bearing assy.

[jeffspower]

that pic shows it better. I think the r/b assy. comes with it installed.