Guys I have a 2 part question relating to the Aldan coilovers that I installed back in May. I recently started noticing a knocking noise coming from the front end when going over bumps. Today I thought I'd take a look and make sure that everything was securely fastened.

Part I
Upon inspection, I noticed that I had the bushings configured differently on the passenger side coilover compared with driver's side. Now I'm having difficulty confirming the correct order of the bushings. My kit came with a male bushing (#8069), female bushing (#8068), a flat metal washer, and a nut. Can anyone confirm the correct order for these bushings? I feel like the male bushing (#8069) goes closest to the coilover with the male end facing up, then the female bushing mounted downward to create a flush fitment with male bushing, then the washer, and then the nut as shown in my second photo. Is this correct?







Part II
When I look at the stock photo of the front coilover kit on the Aldan website, I'm seeing piece that my kit did not come with. If you look at their photo, they show a black piece between the coilover and the first bushing. It almost looks cone shaped. My kit does not have this extra black piece at all? Did they redesign the setup or am I missing a crucial piece of the puzzle here? Also, their bushing configuration looks completely opposite of what I was thinking it should be?

Aldan's Photo

My kit right out of the box.

 

Hi!

I have the same experience as you do.
the missing black cone I blamed on the fact that I bought the kit with extra lowering capability.

Did you resolve the problem? If so, I’m really interested to hear how.

The Aldan team has confirmed that the male bushing will enter up-through the hole. This for centering the coilovers.