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Old Dec 18, 2022 | 07:39 PM
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So I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I'm replacing a bunch of parts on the rear suspension on my 84. I noticed while I was ripping and tearing parts off that the center rubber bushing in the mount for my rear spring is completely shot. I'm not even sure what to call this to try and order one. I was hoping to find one on Rockauto but no luck. Does anyone know where I can get a new rubber bushing or isolator or whatever it's called?
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So I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I'm replacing a bunch of parts on the rear suspension on my 84. I noticed while I was ripping and tearing parts off that the center rubber bushing in the mount for my rear spring is completely shot. I'm not even sure what to call this to try and order one. I was hoping to find one on Rockauto but no luck. Does anyone know where I can get a new rubber bushing or isolator or whatever it's called?
I would imagine that you need a spring. Serviced in the after-market? I wouldn't think. I've never looked. The shims/spacers are not an issue BUT the cushions I've never seen offered.
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I would imagine that you need a spring. Serviced in the after-market? I wouldn't think. I've never looked.
Well that sucks. I was hoping to just replace the rubber.
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