bushings in shocks

[Firesong]

Just a question for someone who knows specifically please.
When you get a shock, for example the Rancho 9000
there is a bushing for the eye and the bolt goes through.
Do you need to use it if the bolt is the same size as the eye
in the shock?
Or should a person size down the bolt and use the busing too?

Thanks
FS

[Firesong]

I should clarify a bit further, I am not referring to the bushing
that comes installed in the shock but the metal one that accompanies
the kit.
Thanks
FS

[jessef]

Most common bushing (rubber/poly) is 5/8"

If your bolt diameter is 5/8", then you do not use any metal sleeves.

If your bolt diameter is smaller than 5/8", then use one of the supplied metal sleeves where your bolt fits snug inside.

[Firesong]

Thanks
Picked up my shocks for the front, ordered some Procomps
to fit the back and they should arrive next thursday.
FS

[fexlboi]

ordered some Procomps to fit the back

I thought you want to change your mounts in the back to eye-to-eye?

[Firesong]

I did, I have eye to eye in the back now
Ordered some Procomps for the new config in the back.
Should be here next week.

FS

[fexlboi]

Why new mounts if you can get the ProComps as a perfect fit as eye-to-pin?

[jessef]

eye to eye = more shock options

[fexlboi]

eye to eye = more shock options

Yeah I get that, but I'm just wondering why he welded in new mounts and in the end gets ProComps which would be also available in many sizes as eye-to-pin. Maybe I'm missing something...