I installed these step/rails when I first got my TJ. When I did I reinstalled the rubber bushings on the underside of the body mounts per instructions from the manufacturer (blue arrow). They're mounted to the body mount channels.
I'm replacing with tub mounted sliders, and after removing, I see the rubber mounts are gone and have been replaced with the metal sleeves shown here.
I had a body lift and tummy tuck done by a local shop last year and they must have replaced the rubber bushings underneath with the metal sleeves.
My question is, is it acceptable to leave these sleeves in place in absence of the rubber bushings?
Haven't found any pics or videos online showing anything other than the rubber bushings, so any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm replacing with tub mounted sliders, and after removing, I see the rubber mounts are gone and have been replaced with the metal sleeves shown here.
I had a body lift and tummy tuck done by a local shop last year and they must have replaced the rubber bushings underneath with the metal sleeves.
My question is, is it acceptable to leave these sleeves in place in absence of the rubber bushings?
Haven't found any pics or videos online showing anything other than the rubber bushings, so any help/ advice would be greatly appreciated.
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