I just did mine, taking the stock spacer out.
There is no issue with the coil spring positively locating on the shock seat without the spacer.
It is not a problem.
The rubbers that are on the top and the bottom of the spring are there so there is no metal to metal noise.
Even if they were removed the springs would STILL seat properly.
The issue with removing the spacers simply is, will the car be too low for ground clearance?
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