I have a question about that red gasket you see in the pics...my other one happen to just walk away, while both my struts sat in my garage...and Nissan wants $10 for a new one ...anyway, is there any real purpose for this gasket?

 

prevents noise and corrosion between the tower and the mount

 

has anyone ran gasket less with no problems? no noise?

 

I have one foo. I'll bring one down with me.

I bet it reduces noise between the 2 metals (the shock and the shock tower).

 

do you really have a spare one? if u can, bring it down yeah?

 

One of mine crumbled when I did my struts/ springs. I just tossed it. Havent noticed any ill effects.

 

Didn't put them back on when I did mine, (Friday night, Nissan closed for the 3 day weekend) original ones were shot. Been a while now and no problems.

 

You can get sheet of gasket paper and make your own gasket. Good for both front and rear.

 

I made new ones for the rear. I got a sheet of gasket material at Autozone. If you dont use ones in the rear water and sand will get into the trunk and under the rear seat. Thats no good. I havent used front ones for a good while now with no issues.

 

hmm...thats cool...so is the final verdict...these gaskets aren't necessary?

 

when i lowered my car, i forget and left them on the old assembly. didnt realize till after i was done. hasnt been a problem (no noise, etc)