he actually needs the top shock plate. but, usually everybody needs it when they put on a spacer lift. his one are both elongated and the strut has worn thru half of the top shaft on one of the struts.
I forget what the top looks like, but he should be able to get them from a parts store. Usually when replacing struts, you should replace the top plate as well.
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