Front Strut bushing question

[glock19]

Is the purpose of the strut bushing in the front of a 99 mCZ34 to keep the strut from moving up and down, or is it the metal plate that prevents this movement..

 

Basically I am trying to figure out if my front bushings need to be replaced. I just did the front struts last night and the bushings popped out easily, but I think the metal plate that gets bolted on actually keeps the bushing in place, sandwiched between the top of the strut mount and the metal plate

 

Thanks

Gkock

[GnatGoSplat]

Yes, your theory is correct, the metal plate keeps the bushing in place.