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Old 09-19-2011, 02:55 PM
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So the rubber bushings in the back of the car are going one is almost gone and the other is already making a squeaking noise. Took it to a place said couldn't find one without a spring in the kit. The springs are fine I don't want to spend more money then I have to. To make it clear its the back of the car the bushings under the springs before the spring meets the metal of the car, not sway bar bushings or anything else. If anyone can help with a link to the part im looking for or something else would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

oh it's a 2002 FIREBIRD FORMULA btw Thanks again
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Are referencing the rear coil springs? If so, just do the heater hose mod.

If not, can you clarify?
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yes the rear coil springs, what do you mean heater hose mod??
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Some people here remove the coil spring rubber "donuts" and simply place a length of heater hose on both ends of the coil springs - this lowers the rear end about 1" - some guys like this mod, others do not. (A search will help with this topic).
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rear spring isolators? the things in this link? https://ls1tech.com/forums/9970789-post259.html



the heater hose mod is this: https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...ors-guide.html


You're sure the squeaking is coming from the isolators?
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Thanks J/M




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