Hey Toad, I would follow what the FFR Manual on how it advises for assembly and/or consult with the tech folks at FFR. With that said, I'm actually wondering why there are not spacers on each side for both upper and lowers and perhaps even copper (wearable) spacers on each side? Yes, they wear out, I know, that's the point! None-the-less, are you greasing them up prior to install? I also did notice that the upper plastic/rubber spacers have "grease grooves or slots" manufactured in them. They're similar to the modification that many have made prior to them manufacturing them this way, which is great, since I was planning to mod them. I'm thinking there should be something not similar, but a small mod on the lower part to allow for better grease coverage to flow. I have a couple ideas I'm thinking about. I'm not at this stage yet, but I do plan to pre-grease all fittings as I assemble any friction/moving related parts. Anyway, you're moving right along, keep at it!

Dj