Installing rear stut bar - Can I toss the rubber cap from top the strut?

[90gst_sean]

I was cutting a hole in the rear side trim piece to accommodate my new strut brace. As I placed the bracket on the bolts to tighten it down, I realized. There no room to put the black rubber topper thingy back on.
I could cut and make it fit, but... if I just left it off, it would be MUCH better. Should I worry about moister or any crap coming up through there. What about damage to the strut itself?

What y'all think about that? ...and thank you!

 

[numlock666]

I have been running RRE's bars for quite some time now without thoses rubber caps and I havent had any problems so far, but hey Im in oh so sunny southern california here.

 

[90gst_sean]

I have been running RRE's bars for quite some time now without thoses rubber caps and I havent had any problems so far, but hey Im in oh so sunny southern california here.

Good point!

 

[numlock666]

also the rubber caps only seal up the upper part of it so im guessing the lower part is sealed pretty well, so i doubt they do anything unless you have rain leaking though your hatch. Also i have tokico 5 ways so i have it off to change my settings from time to time