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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get a set of these without having them custom made or buying a complete new spring? These are the inserts that the adjuster bolt threads into. Thanks in advance.

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Karshop.com vendor here.
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Karshop.com vendor here.
Thanks John. Once again, you da man!
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Hopefully he can get some out a damaged spring. He doesn't take credit cards guess send him a money order to speed things up. Good Luck Dave! Even a local junk yard if you are in a rush. Adjuster bolt you can get from Hardbar.net if you need those.
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
Hopefully he can get some out a damaged spring. He doesn't take credit cards guess send him a money order to speed things up. Good Luck Dave! Even a local junk yard if you are in a rush. Adjuster bolt you can get from Hardbar.net if you need those.
Yep. At your suggestion a few months ago I got the bolts from Hardbar. I went to put them in and noticed the inserts missing The holes look to be in good shape though.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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You can get the inserts from Vette Brakes for about $8 each. These are the inserts for their extreme springs, but I assume the inserts are interchangable with GM inserts.
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