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Old 03-11-2008, 03:13 PM
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Default swapping rear suspension do i need the coil spring isolators

well got my car on jack stands as i am ripping out the stock rear suspension.and what i want to know as the search has not helped me out all the way. well when i replace my springs do i need to replace or even put the isolators back in. cause i have seen lots of cars put them back in and not put them in .

what is the pro/cons i guess with installing /not installing them back in? what did u guys do for the ones who have replaced the springs/suspension?

also this is what im doing to my 91 gt rear suspension

-new moroso trick springs
-strange 10 way shocks
-upr upper and lower chromemoly tubular control arms with new grade 10.8 bolt kit
-new ford upper housing bushings (have not bought yet was waiting till i got an answer about the isolators)

this is what i have already and i think all im doing for now?anybody
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Old 03-11-2008, 03:42 PM
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Default RE: swapping rear suspension do i need the coil spring isolators

I just put mine back in
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Old 03-11-2008, 03:55 PM
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I just put mine back in
you put your stock isolators back in when you swapped springs your saying?

also i see a lot of guys not puttin them back in and was wondering what does it do ? anything? just want to know?

i need to know if i should order them . i am also thinkin about buying a stronger set of 28 spline axles when i do this as i also have some et drags on the way and i dont think my 177xxx mile stock axles will like my motor below with a t5 and slicks/rear suspension? what do u recommend i am lookin at the strange or moser axles?
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Old 03-11-2008, 04:52 PM
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Default RE: swapping rear suspension do i need the coil spring isolators

I put some urethane ones in where I put in my new control arms. Not sure why they would take them out. Id be worried about them constanly squeeking without them there.
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Old 03-11-2008, 05:01 PM
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yeah i was kind of thinkin the same thing they might be noisy and squeak and what not but not sure?
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Old 03-11-2008, 05:47 PM
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Default RE: swapping rear suspension do i need the coil spring isolators

I have strange 31 spline. Either moser or strange would be a good choice. I read that pro runs another brand that might becheaper and he say's they are plenty strong. The stock axle's are strong themselve's, it wouldn't hurt to have new one's but might not be necessary. I forgot what your running, i'll have to look back at your sig.
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Old 03-11-2008, 10:28 PM
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Default RE: swapping rear suspension do i need the coil spring isolators

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I have strange 31 spline. Either moser or strange would be a good choice. I read that pro runs another brand that might becheaper and he say's they are plenty strong. The stock axle's are strong themselve's, it wouldn't hurt to have new one's but might not be necessary. I forgot what your running, i'll have to look back at your sig.
hey there where did u go fastblack,it looks like you did some spring work what about the isolators do i need them or not ? if i dont put them in will it squeak or something or?

just want to figure out so i can order them asap. thanks jason

and yes ill be runnin the motor in my sig also just picked up a set of draglites with 26x9 et drags almost new.
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Old 03-11-2008, 11:17 PM
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anyone want to order them now if i have too?
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hey primetime no messaging service or whatever whats up have some info for me?
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