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Isolators VS No Isolators

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The Green GT

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What are the pros and cons of Isolators, and no isolators when installing lowering springs?
 

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I would use isolators. And I preface that with saying that I hated to spend 50 bucks on new isolators. Prothane and BBK's can sometimes be found for about 40 bucks for all 4 wheels. ES are 50 bucks.

Having metal to metal contact on a DD could really become 'grating'.

I'd rather nip part of a coil than run no isolators but that's just me.

Good luck.
 

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HISSIN50 said:
I would use isolators. And I preface that with saying that I hated to spend 50 bucks on new isolators. Prothane and BBK's can sometimes be found for about 40 bucks for all 4 wheels. ES are 50 bucks.

Having metal to metal contact on a DD could really become 'grating'.

I'd rather nip part of a coil than run no isolators but that's just me.

Good luck.
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What about the stock Isolators, on that HOW To they just transfered them to the Steeda springs they were putting on.
 

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If the stockers are in good shape, use them! Mine were shot (on the 88) so I had to replace them.
 
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I've been running without isolators for a couple of years now with now noise or other problems.

Kick 'em to the curb!crapola
 

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I got prothane Urethane isolators but i only used the upper one. I kept the lowers out. I just figured as long as the chasis was isolated that would be the biggest help.
 

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My stockers were in shreds, so I left them out... I expected it to be a little harsh, but nope. I'd do the same if I did it all over again. I'm pretty sure the reason why, is because the stockers were in shreds to start with. The rubber tends to deteriorate over 150K miles.
 
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