Front Spring Isolators
Can anyone tell where the long tubular shaped isolators pictured install at? The doughnut shaped isolators re easy to figure out, but I can't figure out where the tube shaped isolators would install at. Supposedly they are for the front springs. Thanks for any help/info you can provide.
They go on the bottom of the front springs where they sit in the control arm.
Thomas
1985 Mustang GT - Build Thread
347 (Stock Block, Scat Crank & Rods, Probe Pistons, 11:1 CR, AFR 185's, PP Crosswind Intake, Custom-ground Comp Hyd Roller Cam, Scorpion 1.6 Roller Rockers, Holley 3310-4), T-5, 8.8 w/3.55's, MM SFC's, T/A, PHB, LCA's, Strut Tower Brace, K-Member Brace, Bilstein HD Struts/Shocks, MM/H&R Springs, SN95 5-Lug, Cobra Brakes, '04 Mach 1 Steering Rack
1985 GT owned since new
For rubber ones, they go on the bottom of the spring.
For poly ones, they go in the trash.
Unless, you believe in fairy dust, unicorns, or world piece.
Then, smoke/eat what-ever you're on, and fly - fly far away from the hindrances of the real world. :-)
Also, new poly isolators add ~~1/4" of height to the front. That's one way to tune the actual height and tire clearance.
Good Luck!
Bottom of the front springs. Poly doesn't flex as much. A little silicone and a rubber mallet helped me installing them.
83 5.0 GT. Quicker than it looks! 10:1 (or just over) 306, Motorsport a332 cam, 140A alt, t5 conv, 8.8 w/ 3.27's, Edel rpm, alum rad, very worked e7's, Holley SA carb, etc... SOLD IT!!!!
Now an 1981 Granada! .040 over 302, Edel E-street heads... Currently building a 347 because, why not?
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups"
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