Do 3rd gens have spring isolators?
Both the front springs and the rear OEM springs sat in their pockers on isolators. The rear's commonly break down and rust away. Someone can correct me, but I think OEM style thirdeng isolators are no longer available, instead the 4th gen style (which I think is a bit thinker) is sold by dealers as a replacemnt. As for the fronts, I am not sure if they are any longer available.
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The rears use isolators on top of the springs. The rubber part.
The fronts don't, they sit in the Kmember pocket, and around in the A-arm pocket. (unless I'm missing something).
The fronts don't, they sit in the Kmember pocket, and around in the A-arm pocket. (unless I'm missing something).
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
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Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
you can buy front spring isolators from here: through Spohn PErf.
http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1615
$19
(let me know if the link doesnt work)
the rear's i duno; mine were fine, so i didnt ave to buy any; but ive heard that u can use 4th gen ones
http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1615
$19
(let me know if the link doesnt work)
the rear's i duno; mine were fine, so i didnt ave to buy any; but ive heard that u can use 4th gen ones
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
According to Ed Miller, the fourthgen rear isolators change the ride height.
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Car: 89 RS, 92 Z28
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Mine looked perfect on the rear, so I reused them.....Hope the front are good as well..
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