Originally Posted by
tony gray
What's to understand? It says..
Just lob some spacers (fuel tubing or 'o' rings are fine) on the shock shaft to get around 5mm or so in total. Then assemble the shock as per instructions but cut the rubber tube to about 8mm for both ends. Yes, the shock shaft with the spacers fits INSIDE the black rubber tube, INSIDE the shock body. Make sure to lubricate the inner of the black rubber tube.
Says nothing about anything at all on the outside...

Can you demonstrate? Is this like tossing a toilet seat at a spike in the ground?