Hi John,

        I changed my front shocks and was advised to replace the bushings that live where you describe.  
Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Mar 7, 2016, at 2:06 PM, john <john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> What is under the tubular piece on the frame the holds the
> front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes
> through a hole in top of the tubular piece, but what is
> underneath that rubs against the top of the shock absorber
> body? � Does it over get worn out? � New shocks solved the
> crunching noise problem for a couple of days, but then it
> came back.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> John