Strut install question.
Strut install question. I'm about to install replacement struts on my car. I have the top isolator but missing the bottom one I think they are call the "indexer" Is this needed for the install if so does anyone have a part number. I checked online and all I can find is the top isolator.
if you're talking about the rubber donut that's installed near the tops of the shocks, i'm pretty sure there's not one that goes on the bottom......in the front, i think the springs just sit directly on the metal perch that's attached about halfway down the shock, and in the rear, the springs sit in metal perches that are built into the rear axle assembly.
it would be pretty pointless to have an isolator on the bottom, since the top is the only way any noticeable amount of vibration/shock is going to be transmitted to the body/chassis of the car.....plus, the springs stay at least partially compressed between the top isolator and the spring perch all the time anyway, unless you're out there jumping **** Dukes-of-Hazzard-style.....and probably even then (at least in the front), unless you have lowering springs that drop the ride height by a lot......
it would be pretty pointless to have an isolator on the bottom, since the top is the only way any noticeable amount of vibration/shock is going to be transmitted to the body/chassis of the car.....plus, the springs stay at least partially compressed between the top isolator and the spring perch all the time anyway, unless you're out there jumping **** Dukes-of-Hazzard-style.....and probably even then (at least in the front), unless you have lowering springs that drop the ride height by a lot......
I got the top ones. But if you look at the picture that I posted you will see the one I'm talking about. I just want to make sure I don;t need it so I won't have to do the install twice.
Yes, you need the item in that picture. It makes sure the spring sits level in the cup.
I looked on O'Reilly's web site and found "Front spring seat", which might be what you need. MOOG - Front Spring Seat Item No: K80927
Your best bet is to call them up, see if they have it in stock, then go see if that's the part you need.
-Mike
I looked on O'Reilly's web site and found "Front spring seat", which might be what you need. MOOG - Front Spring Seat Item No: K80927
Your best bet is to call them up, see if they have it in stock, then go see if that's the part you need.
-Mike
if you're talking about the rubber donut that's installed near the tops of the shocks, i'm pretty sure there's not one that goes on the bottom......in the front, i think the springs just sit directly on the metal perch that's attached about halfway down the shock, and in the rear, the springs sit in metal perches that are built into the rear axle assembly.
it would be pretty pointless to have an isolator on the bottom, since the top is the only way any noticeable amount of vibration/shock is going to be transmitted to the body/chassis of the car.....plus, the springs stay at least partially compressed between the top isolator and the spring perch all the time anyway, unless you're out there jumping **** Dukes-of-Hazzard-style.....and probably even then (at least in the front), unless you have lowering springs that drop the ride height by a lot......
it would be pretty pointless to have an isolator on the bottom, since the top is the only way any noticeable amount of vibration/shock is going to be transmitted to the body/chassis of the car.....plus, the springs stay at least partially compressed between the top isolator and the spring perch all the time anyway, unless you're out there jumping **** Dukes-of-Hazzard-style.....and probably even then (at least in the front), unless you have lowering springs that drop the ride height by a lot......
I'd recommend keeping it on.
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Yes, you need the item in that picture. It makes sure the spring sits level in the cup.
I looked on O'Reilly's web site and found "Front spring seat", which might be what you need. MOOG - Front Spring Seat Item No: K80927
Your best bet is to call them up, see if they have it in stock, then go see if that's the part you need.
-Mike
I looked on O'Reilly's web site and found "Front spring seat", which might be what you need. MOOG - Front Spring Seat Item No: K80927
Your best bet is to call them up, see if they have it in stock, then go see if that's the part you need.
-Mike
I bought a set of those for a race car and had some issues.
The 2 studs sticking up were fine. But the inserts that have the bolts screw into them had a thread problem, causing the insert to spin. Couldn't get either bolt to tighten.
So, I drilled them out and used a grade 8 3/8" bolt and nylock.
I now chase the threads with a bolts to make sure there are no issues BEFORE installation.
Just an FYI
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Verdad Gallardo I bought a set of those for a race car and had some issues.
The 2 studs sticking up were fine. But the inserts that have the bolts screw into them had a thread problem, causing the insert to spin. Couldn't get either bolt to tighten.
So, I drilled them out and used a grade 8 3/8" bolt and nylock.
I now chase the threads with a bolts to make sure there are no issues BEFORE installation.
Just an FYI
The 2 studs sticking up were fine. But the inserts that have the bolts screw into them had a thread problem, causing the insert to spin. Couldn't get either bolt to tighten.
So, I drilled them out and used a grade 8 3/8" bolt and nylock.
I now chase the threads with a bolts to make sure there are no issues BEFORE installation.
Just an FYI
-Mike
You are correct these are called a Spring Indexer (in some catalogs they are also called insulators) and are necessary when installing new shocks/springs.
The Monroe number is 904962. This comes with the indexer as well as the perch for 10.66 per shock. I have ordered these and know they are the right part number personally.
The GM part number for the indexer is 22113814. Last time I bought them they were $5.47 a piece plus shipping.
The Monroe number is 904962. This comes with the indexer as well as the perch for 10.66 per shock. I have ordered these and know they are the right part number personally.
The GM part number for the indexer is 22113814. Last time I bought them they were $5.47 a piece plus shipping.
I bought a used set of Koni's and spring setup that was ready to install but notice that part was not installed. I was planning on using my stock setup on my older Camaro DD.
