Abstract: Shock and vibration eliminating elements are constructed of an elastomeric material, which is formed into shapes that have an elongated, generally trapezoidal cross-sectional area. Upper and lower mounting surfaces extend from the ends of the cross-sectional area. The upper and lower end mounting surfaces of the damping elements have integral, parallel surfaces that are used to mount the element to the two structures. The cross-sectional area of the damping elements locates the mounting surfaces so that a straight line normal to one of parallel mounting surfaces at one end of the cross-sectional area of a block, will not intersect the other mounting surface at the other end of the cross-sectional area. Thus, a force applied in a normal direction to one of the mounting surfaces will be translated into shear forces instead of comprehensive forces.