rear shock query

Hi - I recently changed my rear shocks to SuperGaz type.
For the upper mounting the rear shock came supplied with two tapered half bushes, I inserted them into the eye of the shock, bolted it all up and have experienced no problems.
But, I noticed that on the old shocks that I threw away, there was a central metal ferrule that went through the centre of the old bushes.
No metal component was supplied with my new shock and it seemed like a tight enough fit, but should I have salvaged this old ferrule and somehow fitted in with the new bushes?
First time I have done any suspension work so maybe I cocked up!
Look forward to your advice guys.

Pete

No the britpart bushes dont have metal.sleeves in them but dont worry they are crap and youl be changing them within a year.

haigy said:

No the britpart bushes dont have metal.sleeves in them but dont worry they are crap and youl be changing them within a year.

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This sadly is true.

ok guys thanks, so not a job for this weekend then, but I'll schedule it for a few months time!
Cheers,
Pete

The standard britpart bush wont wear within 12 months hard use.i offroad mine quite abit and my standard britpart bushes lasted bout 12 month b4 they were changed for poly bushes. Youl find some on ebay cheap enough they pop up now and then so keep an eye out