Front Spring Seat Rubber - OME Springs

[rtm5003]

Hello all,

 

I recently picked up a 2002 R50 Pathy SE 4WD M/T with 112k on the clock. Loving it so far, but the suspension is mostly shot, so I've started building up an inventory of replacement parts for it...

 

I've found a TON of valuable information on this site - so thanks for all of your useful input everyone!

 

I decided to go with OME HD Front and MD Rear Springs along with KYB Excel-G's (GR2's) up front and Bilstein 5100's in the rear - these are all sitting at my house now waiting for install...

 

I also purchased all of the required strut mounts, bearings, etc. from NissanPartsZone.com.

 

(Also got some replacement bushings and end links for F&R sway bars and panhard rod. Poly bushings for LCA's and Trailing arms are next!!)

 

 

My question is regarding the Front Spring Seat Rubber - 54034+B and 54034+A as shown in this diagram:

 

 

Are these required, or do any of you just install the lift springs right on the strut with no rubber? Each of the upper and lower rubber seats is like $20 each, and I'd really rather not spend $80 if not required...

 

More pics of these bad boys:

 

54034+A

 

54034+B

 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.