Strut insert install question

[KCinBR]

I installed new koni inserts saturday in my 88 targa.
I removed the large rubber bushing (not sure of name) from the upper strut mount where the strut goes through the body of the car. I had to destroy the rubber part to get it out. It was replaced by a 2 piece rubber mount and large washer that came with the koni inserts.

My question is......have I screwed up by removing the original rubber piece?

I have driven the car since and have no adverse affects and it handles much better than before, but I'm not sure if I have screwed up.

Impatiently awaiting a reply

Thanks.............KC

[450knotOffice]

Bump for a fellow Pelican in need. I hope you find your answer.

[Glasgow 911SC]

Just to be precise, which part on here are you talking about?

[fastpat]

Is number six in that drawing the spacer on US-spec cars?

[anthony]

I think #6 is the metal sleeve that is inside the rubber bushing (inside #8?) at the top. In any case the ride height spacer is much wider (1.5" in diameter maybe).

[KCinBR]

The Part I'm talkin about is the large rubber donut looking thing that would be in #8. I removed the one that was original equipment on the car and replaced it with the rubber washers ( large and thick) that came with the Koni inserts.

Here's a pic of the part keep in mind I had to cut part of the rubber off to remove it,




Just trying to be sure I have not made a mistake by removing the rubber peices.

Thanks............KC

[dotorg]

Nope, no mistake. I reused the old ones on my car because they'd already been compressed a bit and I couldn't get the nut on the insert with the new ones, but when I did the job I found people who'd managed to.

You're all good.