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Coil Spring Isolator

snamelc

snamelc

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OK, here's one I'm sure many of you have solved over the years. I am rebuilding my front suspension on my Series II and have found all the parts needed except the coil spring isolators. I believe these are the same for all series. It's the donut-like rubber piece that sits atop the coil spring to reduce noise, wear, and account for a little rotation when the spring compresses. I have checked with VB, SS, RootesParts in Holland, Speedy Spares in UK, and Sunbeam Spares in UK to no avail. There must be a US supplier to US built cars that has an isolator that will fit, or maybe there's a company in UK I haven't found. The primary variable is, of course, the coil diameter. Anybody got a solution?

Bill
 
Alpine Addict

Alpine Addict

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These are the same on all series. I am suprised that they are not in stock it is possible that the suppliers are waiting on them to be re-manufactured.

I noticed that you have not tried Alpine West Midlands. You may want to contact them.
 
V

V6 JOSE

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I have heard that one from a Pinto will work, but you are now dealing with another obsolete car, so don't know how hard they would be to find. I understand that they are thinner, which would lower the front end of the car, (which isn't a bad idea.), so you'd need to decide if you want the front end lower.

Jose:)
 
snamelc

snamelc

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Tony:

I actually had them on order from Sunbeam Spares and Brian e-mailed me back that he didn't have any. I suspect the world has run out of them and they simply haven't remanufactured them as previously stated. I did come across a US manufacturer, Energy Suspension in San Clemente, Cal that makes after market isolators from Hyperflex polyurethane. I will have the shop take a look at them.

Thanks for the responses.

Bill
 
tony perrett

tony perrett

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Bill, You could try Chris Draycott who specialises in race and rally preparation of Alpines and also suspension setups. He does not advertise an email address but his phone number is (UK+44)01332 850856 or Fax 01332 814792. Best of luck, Tony.
 
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