Best Way To Get Isolator On Spring...

[keybrdcowboy1]

Anyone have any tips on how to get the lower spring isolator on the spring? I got it this far (see pic) but can't seem to get it any further... okay to just cut the rest off?

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Have you tried hitting the isolator on the end with a rubber mallet? If that doesn't work then I don't see it hurting anything if you just trimmed that 1/4" off

 

[keybrdcowboy1]

Yes hitting it with the mallet was how I got it to where it is...going to try using some of the grease for the other side...

 

[mikestang63]

throw the spring in a freezer for a few hours and the metal will contract more than the silicone isolator. Spray some PB blaster in there and wiggle it off.

 

[jetmech807]

Personally, I skipped this step.

 

[usaf_branham]

WD40

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Personally, I skipped this step.

Me too

 

[Mustang5L5]

Soap + water

 

[rbohm]

i see no issue of leaving right where it is and installing the spring as is now.