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Apr 27, 2011 | 10:31 PM

FueledSoul

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Front spring isolators

So iv tried to get the factory isolators to sit on the top of the spring 3 times now, this is as good as i could get them ( see pics below ) is this fine? i tried tape at first then zip ties. If it needs to sit on the coil and pocket better i was just thinking about pulling them out and using some hose or something else to wrap around one whole coil thoughts?

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Apr 28, 2011 | 06:53 AM

JamesC

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Re: Front spring isolators

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Originally Posted by FueledSoul

So iv tried to get the factory isolators to sit on the top of the spring 3 times now, this is as good as i could get them ( see pics below ) is this fine?

Your attempt is probably every bit as good as the factory. I taped mine once and let'em ride. No issues.

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Apr 28, 2011 | 11:24 AM

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Re: Front spring isolators

They get squished over time, and bent out of shape (like me!) - the only way to get better is to get new ones - but since they only serve to ensure no metal-to-metal banging noise ever occurs when your doing a Dukes of Hazard jump, it's not worth the trouble to get new to me.

Just put on your Daisy Dukes and go for it!