help on shock installation!

[suntadz]

Im in the middle of doing the front suspension and replacing my shocks. My problem is on my upper aux shock mount there seems to be about a 1/4 gap thats wider then the shock. My tuff country shocks came with 3 sleeves for the shock bushing. 2 smaller ones and one bigger one in diam. the bigger one looks like it would be a better fit but being a bigger diam it wont fit in the shock bushing. The 2 smaller ones will go right in but then the shock will have about the 1/4" of play between the mount perches. I tried to beat the bigger sleeve in but no luck without damaging the shock bushing. anyone know what the bigger sleeve is for and if the 1/4 gap is ok?
Also the pin on the tie rod for the steering stab it stuck on and i cant seem to get it off. any ideas on that too? i think there is a cone in there like the sttering arm being a bugger for me but not sure.
thanks
robb

 

[roadnotca]

I had to add large washers with my TuffCountry also. I think the tie rod pin is tapered.

 

[suntadz]

ok i got the thinner longer ones out of the ld shock to use and then with a BFH and a monkey wrench broke the other cone free. On my way again

 

[roadnotca]

Are you going to install an aftermarket damper, bypassing the stock mounts?

 

[suntadz]

no i just replaced a stock one. debated doing the dual setup but got this one already.

 

[Metrodps]

Monroe makes an install pack that solves the problem it is only $5.00 for it I think it is a p0019 call Monroe Shocks and ask about an install pack they can give you a number most dealers do not know this or carry it.