Steeda billet rear shock mount install question

I've a question about the installation of the billet rear shock mounts. Specifically about the gold spacer. Here's the instructions:
https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/documents/555-8151, 8152, 8153, 555-8160, 555-8161.pdf


Step 6 of the instructions says "Install the supplied gold spacer on the shock, one per side " but does not show a picture of the spacer installed.

So where does the spacer go? Under the bumpstop, closest to the shock body, or above the bump stop directly in contact with the bearing/shock mount body? The latter makes sense, but I need to ask to be sure. Thanks.

mikes2017gt said:

I've a question about the installation of the billet rear shock mounts. Specifically about the gold spacer. Here's the instructions:
https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/documents/555-8151, 8152, 8153, 555-8160, 555-8161.pdf


Step 6 of the instructions says "Install the supplied gold spacer on the shock, one per side " but does not show a picture of the spacer installed.

So where does the spacer go? Under the bumpstop, closest to the shock body, or above the bump stop directly in contact with the bearing/shock mount body? The latter makes sense, but I need to ask to be sure. Thanks.

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I placed mines under. Order is shock, spacer, billet mount, nut, then lock nut (if applicable).

mikes2017gt said:

I've a question about the installation of the billet rear shock mounts. Specifically about the gold spacer. Here's the instructions:
https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/documents/555-8151, 8152, 8153, 555-8160, 555-8161.pdf


Step 6 of the instructions says "Install the supplied gold spacer on the shock, one per side " but does not show a picture of the spacer installed.

So where does the spacer go? Under the bumpstop, closest to the shock body, or above the bump stop directly in contact with the bearing/shock mount body? The latter makes sense, but I need to ask to be sure. Thanks.

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Between the bumpstop and the mount. It should just sit right at the end of the threaded portion of the shock shaft. Just push the bumpstop all the way down until the mount is all the way on.

Mootang said:

I placed mines under. Order is shock, spacer, billet mount, nut, then lock nut (if applicable).

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Yeah I put a jam nut on that I had with my Pro Actions to keep the large nut secured.

mikes2017gt said:

I've a question about the installation of the billet rear shock mounts. Specifically about the gold spacer. Here's the instructions:
https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/documents/555-8151, 8152, 8153, 555-8160, 555-8161.pdf


Step 6 of the instructions says "Install the supplied gold spacer on the shock, one per side " but does not show a picture of the spacer installed.

So where does the spacer go? Under the bumpstop, closest to the shock body, or above the bump stop directly in contact with the bearing/shock mount body? The latter makes sense, but I need to ask to be sure. Thanks.

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The 2 won't conflict with each other at all. It'll be obvious when you do the install. The bump stop goes down further on the smooth part of the shock rod. The spacer will go on top of the shock rod and not be able to go down to the smooth part.

Well, that was easy. Thanks, guys. :cheers:

Anyone get a rear alignment with these on?

s550v6 said:

Anyone get a rear alignment with these on?

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I don't think you need to with these. I do believe if you touch the suspension, then you should get it checked, but don't think its makes a significant change in your suspension for an alignment.

I think there are shops around that can do a check and may or may not charge much. Then you will know if you need it, but I wouldn't think you need it.

s550v6 said:

Anyone get a rear alignment with these on?

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An alignment is not required when doing the shock mounts. It does not change your ride height or any of the suspension geometry.