mdp

Ok, I replaced my shocks last weekend and got to wondering what is the purpose of the black rubber dohickey washer separating the two top shock bolts?



I never noticed before (after 23 years of ownership) but it sits about 1/8 inch proud of the fender so it seems rather useless as a bushing. Is it a splash guard to keep you from spilling your beer on the shock absorber while you're futilely trying to find the latest vacuum hose leak?

adam c

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I used to know what that was for............ I'm getting so old

TomU

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My guess is it to cover the big hole underneath

Or it''s there to prompt questions on why it is there

fendamonky

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I would guess it's some type of dust cover. Not sure if it's necessarily critical, but I'm sure it doesn't hurt to have.

Ceylon

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To my understanding it is a stopper to limit the movement of the threaded part of the shock, I imagine the shock would have to fail for it to come into play.