A-arm question
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A-arm question
So I bit the bullet and bought some UMI tubular's, my question is about the seat on the arm for spring. Is there a cushion or anything you guys use? Thank you!
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Re: A-arm question
I believe they are referred to as spring isolators. And, unless UMI supplies something, they are only used in the upper location.
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Re: A-arm question
Nothing on the bottom, and its only.on the top.for noise reduction
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Re: A-arm question
Speaking of those spring isolators, is there anywhere to get new ones? When I swapped my springs I looked at local part stores but they didn't have any. I reused my old ones but if I pull my springs out again I'd like to put new ones on, they aren't making noise but the old ones were a little deformed and well... old 
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From: California, MD
Car: 88 Camaro
Engine: 383
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Axle/Gears: Moser 9 inch/4.11 TruTrac
Re: A-arm question
Speaking of those spring isolators, is there anywhere to get new ones? When I swapped my springs I looked at local part stores but they didn't have any. I reused my old ones but if I pull my springs out again I'd like to put new ones on, they aren't making noise but the old ones were a little deformed and well... old hehe
hehehttp://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...Isolators.html
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Re: A-arm question
i grabbed the moog ones, but they're a universal type; just a big flat rubber washer. found my stock ones after installing the new springs on my car......doh!
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Re: A-arm question
Just put in the upper Moogs from rockauto. Don't forget that safety chain when messing with the springs!
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