QA1 Rear Shock Confusion!

[AxeMan]

I got the single adjustable QA1 rear shocks,they came with a packet of sleeves with them.I installed the correct two that fit inside the black outer bushings,of the top and bottom of the shock.
The width of the sleeves, is the same as the outer edge the the black rubber bushing that are on the shock.So the rubber bushings can't compress when the nut gets tightened??

Is it OK to take the metal sleeves out,and have the shock rest on the inside of the rubber bushing instead?
I can't find info on this anywhere?

Many Thanks...1969 Dart

 

[A56]

I got the single adjustable QA1 rear shocks,they came with a packet of sleeves with them.I installed the correct two that fit inside the black outer bushings,of the top and bottom of the shock.
The width of the sleeves, is the same as the outer edge the the black rubber bushing that are on the shock.So the rubber bushings can't compress when the nut gets tightened??

Is it OK to take the metal sleeves out,and have the shock rest on the inside of the rubber bushing instead?
I can't find info on this anywhere?

Many Thanks...1969 Dart

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It seems to me that without the bushings the bolt will be sloppy in the grommet by the thickness of the sleeve. I'd contact the manufacturer before not using the bushings or cut the bushing back some.

 

[64whiteghost]

I got the single adjustable QA1 rear shocks,they came with a packet of sleeves with them.I installed the correct two that fit inside the black outer bushings,of the top and bottom of the shock.
The width of the sleeves, is the same as the outer edge the the black rubber bushing that are on the shock.So the rubber bushings can't compress when the nut gets tightened??

Is it OK to take the metal sleeves out,and have the shock rest on the inside of the rubber bushing instead?
I can't find info on this anywhere?

Many Thanks...1969 Dart

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Im having the same issue. Did you figure it out ?

 

[jbc426]

I buy 2 sizes of Grade 8 washers. One to hold the sleeve in place and one/several to contact the rubber bushing and locate it on the shaft without crushing it. I use a correct sized sleeve. cut to size to not have to use multiple washers and look even more silly that it does.

In some cases, I retain the stock curved washer to capture the shock onto the stud/bolt should the bushing fail.

I use Synthetic Disc Brake Grease on shock and spring bushings and bolts to ensure smooth, squeak-free operation and reduced overall suspension sticktion. And, I paint the slapper bars low-sheen black, so I don't have to hear old wives tales about how they don't work on Mopar's semi-eliptical rear leaf spring suspensions.

 

[Car Nut]

I buy 2 sizes of Grade 8 washers. One to hold the sleeve in place and one/several to contact the rubber bushing and locate it on the shaft without crushing it. I use a correct sized sleeve. cut to size to not have to use multiple washers and look even more silly that it does.

In some cases, I retain the stock curved washer to capture the shock onto the stud/bolt should the bushing fail.

I use Synthetic Disc Brake Grease on shock and spring bushings and bolts to ensure smooth, squeak-free operation and reduced overall suspension sticktion. And, I paint the slapper bars low-sheen black, so I don't have to hear old wives tales about how they don't work on Mopar's semi-eliptical rear leaf spring suspensions.

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I did the exact same thing, I didn’t use grade 8 I used zinc plated washers.