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Old Mar 25, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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Default Front spring isolators/pads... replace them?
Do these things ever go bad?

I'm rebuilding the entire front suspension on my 85 right now, and I think these are the only parts I haven't got. The ones on the car look a little cracked at the A-arms.

Is there a source?
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Old Mar 25, 2020 | 09:24 PM
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You will have to fab them. VBP sold spring tip.pads, but they closdd a year or so ago.
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Unless brake or shock fluid has destroyed the rubber, No need to bother
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I have never seen those available yet.
Should be fine unless totally gone.
if gone, best bet may be to find some used ones...
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You would be lucky to get one of intact without destroying the spring it was on. The couple 2 inch pieces of flat hard rubber glued to ends would work.
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Need to bring BACK VBP !
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Did you check the usual sources? If I can replace 30 year old rubber, I would if I was there. Which piece is it?


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Need to bring BACK VBP !
You are full of great ideas. Unfortunately, mouth alone, unless you are a hooker (not judging) don't get the job done.
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