Larry K

Holy smokes, I'm overwhelmed by all the responses! All good thoughts. As I'm a believer in originality and agree that manufacturers don't include something if it isn't beneficial. I'll figure a way to get them mounted but good to know I have the "oh the hell with them" option this weekend! Promised my wife she could have her side of the garage back by Thanksgiving lol. First time I've participated in a forum, great resource. Thanks all!

I have an 1987 GL10 wagon, front wheel drive (not 4WD) and am replacing rear shocks. Locating the correct shocks was a a long process thru local dealer and NAPA. Now I’m trying locate a small “bumper” that fits over the shock. The attached photo shows it located on shock. It’s some kind of composite material that’s crumbled apart with age. 2nd pic shows it located on shaft and along side is the only bumper and cover that dealer could find. I've tried fitting this one without success as it seems to be too small to fit on shaft and over the retainer ring area of shaft. Has anybody come across this before? Thanks