do I re-use all the original bracket and bushing parts when installing illumina shocks or use what came in the box (washers, rubber bushings, ect.) or a combo of both? ... I guess it's kinda of a stupid question but they are no instructions and the service manual shows 2 different set-ups one for adjustable and one for non-adjustable ... but even though these are adjustable shocks they are manual adjustable and they work different from OEM and maybe need to be installed the non-adjustable way

 

I always nick my knuckles on the speaker frames when changing out the rear shocks.

Use the new stuff. The old rubber will work, but, why use it? It'll likely crack before the shocks wear out.

Top Mount Should Look Like This...

 

your not kidding ... my hands got all sliced up from the speaker mounts ... thanks for the response and pic

 

If the black ring trim thing (that goes around the shock tower hole) is still there, it's a good idea to glue it in place with something. It'll save your hands from a lot of cuts.