the gc kit comes with new shock mount bushings (upper) and a metal washer. does the washer go on top inbetween the bushing and nut or on bottom between the lower bushing and the shock rod? the rod is taperd so that the washer wont fall down, but it looks like it may be intended to be on top.

-spenc


[Modified by SOLOef, 1:51 PM 1/22/2003]

 

You definitely need one on the bottom, but I would prefer a washer in both places.

 

i should change the name of this post to tokico question. yea, as im tightnin up the top nut i'm wondering if there is a top one hat i missed, but there isnt one.

-spenc

 

so, how do i keep the nut from ending up in the bushing? or m i tightning it way too much?

-spenc

 

are there supposed to be 2?

-spenc

 

A stock car has 2.


Just use one of the ones that came off the car to start with...

 

you have got to have 2!

i put mine together and didnt use the bottom one. And then thought about it.

Without the bottom one the rod will go thru the bushing and push the nut thru your hood when you add weight to it.

Without the top bushing it could slip out completely.

My advice. Have 1 in each place! I personally things its the only way possible !

 

yeah, thats your problem. find where your old ones went.

i should not that it is IMPERATIVE that you put that top washer on before driving around, like want2race mentions, your shock will come out of the housing and destroy itself.


[Modified by Tyson, 3:26 PM 1/22/2003]

 

yea, i dont have my car to look at to see if there is a top. i will use it off my old sus. thanx