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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 07:21 AM
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One of my front transverse spring isolator bushings is somewhat tore on one side. How hard are these to replace and where do you find them for sale new i really dont want to have to replace the whole spring with a used spring. They dont offer an aftermarket polyurethane and is it a 2 piece design so you can replace them by simply unbolting the two clamps that hold the transverse spring in place?


So is it a 2 piece design that when un bolted will be able to slip the top isolator in and lower insulator bushing before being bolted back down. Just the one side is kind of tore and squeezing out. Or do you have to fully remove the spring from control arms and replace the bushing from the end and center it before mounting it in place.


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well looks to be a 2 piece design does anyone know where to get a front set new? Should be able to loosen and install the top one then the bottom one. Thanks any help is appreciated.


Or do you have to buy new ones?


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The bushing comes glued to the spring. I don't know of anyone making replacements.

The spring has upwards pressure so you can't just remove the retainer and change the top half of that bushing.

I'd just clean the bottom up with carb cleaner and run it. The top part that is supporting the car looks OK.
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
The bushing comes glued to the spring. I don't know of anyone making replacements.

The spring has upwards pressure so you can't just remove the retainer and change the top half of that bushing.

I'd just clean the bottom up with carb cleaner and run it. The top part that is supporting the car looks OK.
Carb cleaner wont deteriorate the rubber material? It is just that one side on the bottom that hangs out the inner side is in good condition.

BRAKEKLEEN OR PARTS DEGREASER BE BETTER? None of this stuff will deteriorate the rubber or dry it out.

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You should be able to find a good used spring.
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