Just taken a look in the boot.
I came accross the thick rubber washer, i looked down the hole and the metal rod looks the same as the other, apart from having no nut on, although i couldnt get a great look i could make out the top of it, which matches the one still in place at the other side. I did come accross a metal washer that has some missing so i guess it or the other washer gave way unless the nut came loose, i havent found the nut yet.
I cant find my manual, but how would i get it back to normal? never had to change a shocker before so im not sure if you fix it to the car at the top, then connect at the bottom(which is still ok). Im i rightin thinking you have to remove it totally?
thanks.