Rear Shock Monting Types.

[Speedbird]

We have pictured here the vintage Gabriel (replacement?) rear shock that came off the car.
And a new Gabriel shock (82132) that is listed for a '"classic" car.
It seems to me that the upper mount (pictured) should be able to move as the angle changes between it and the lower axle mounting stud as it is doing the same.
Were the teeth present in the OE shocks to dig in and lock the sleeve to the frame mounting ears?
Or were the absent?
If the metal sleeve was not present like the older shock or they were not sticking out the eye could simply rotate on the bolt.
(Maybe I should say the rubber bushing would simply "twist" on the bolt. Like the bottom would on the stud?.)
What would you prefer?



Appears to be for a different body type.
Gabriel 81469 Gabriel Guardian Shocks and Struts | Summit Racing


This is all the relevant info I can find from the MP Performance Manual.

 

[Speedbird]

Here's a selection from the bowels of the interweb today.
As seen, the style varies.
One type seems to be no teeth with rubber bushing and metal sleeve contacting the mounting ears.
I ordered the current replacement rubber bushing for the FRONT inner fender mount this week from one of our MOPAR vendors.
(I believe it the same one being supplied by others).
It is NOT like the OE but that's what we get these days.
And be thankful for that at least if you are replacing an inner fender with a repo.
It will work.
The OE that are in the cars has a hollow stem that folds over?
The replacement has is a solid stem.


https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Mopar-Shock-Absorber-4877184AA/dp/B0992SQ5ZS