Rear strut bearing?

[Sean Upchurch <upchurch@cdicadwa.com>]

I am replacing the suspension on my 87 4kq and was told I could use the
front strut bearings on the rear so I went ahead and ordered 4 new
"front" strut bearings.  Well, I pulled the rear struts out and lo and
behold there is no rubber around the rear strut bearing.  Am I supposed
to cut the rubber off the new strut bearings and just use the bearing
with the nut or am I missing something here?

TIA,
Sean Upchurch

87 Alpine White 4kcsQ
   (Bosch H4 conv., K&N, TSW Evo's...)
   New suspension just begging to be attached.