I'm with you there Samster. Thats why I questioned it in the first place. I'm usually a stickler for doing things correctly. Thats the main reason I try to do as much of my car work as I can cuz I've encountered a few incompetencies out there.

Where is this Bilstein Manual you r referring to anyway? I checked their website but didn't any link for it.

Here's a theory about why I think there is some sense of having the bushing/washer inside the boot. As I said earlier, the condition of every part inside the boot was great. If the bushing & washer was placed outside of the boot, I am guessing that the washer would be badly oxidized & the bushing would be much worn (being esposed to the elements.

By the way, I was not saying not to put washer/bushing below. Not a good idea.

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