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Old 05-16-2019, 09:23 PM   #1
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Rear Coil Spring Insulators?
Anyone Running Them or do I need Them or Do The Rear Coil Springs go Straight Spring To Frame? Thanks
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Old 05-16-2019, 09:36 PM   #2
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Re: Rear Coil Spring Insulators?
Coils are mounted to the trailing arm and the frame by a set of steel "cups" that hold the center of the coil.

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Re: Rear Coil Spring Insulators?
No Rubber Pads Inbetween?
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Correct. No rubber.
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