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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 05:54 PM
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Should be a bushing here.


 
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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 06:25 PM
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Ordered the isolators. Will take the springs back out and add them. Is there a nut and washer that goes on back of this bolt? Seems like it threads into the metal.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 06:29 PM
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Mine threaded into the metal.
 
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Originally Posted by Junktownbill99
Mine threaded into the metal.
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Does one go on top of each spring also?
 
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Originally Posted by PSasquatch
Does one go on top of each spring also?
No .
 
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 03:56 AM
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  1. Received the isolators. I noticed there is a notch in them. Does this notch line up with anything? Is it there for a purpose? It coincides with the molded part on the top of the isolator. Is it to h lol line this up with the spring? I’ve included pics. As always thanks for your input.




  2. Should the notch in the isolator line up with post that’s circled in red?
 
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Probably just lines up on the spring, I reused mine, and didn't pay attention to which direction they point.
 
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Can you turn the spring to seat better in the upper spring pad? It looks like the isolator is only going to fit the bottom of the spring in 1 way, so any other "adjustment" would have to be in the upper mount.
 
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Originally Posted by MountainManRobb
Can you turn the spring to seat better in the upper spring pad? It looks like the isolator is only going to fit the bottom of the spring in 1 way, so any other "adjustment" would have to be in the upper mount.
Correct. The top of the spring only seats in the tower/ bracket one way. That determines how the isolator sits on the lower bracket.
 
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