[Shop-talk] coil spring isolators

[Brad Kahler]

It was a truck shop.  Thats why I was rather surprised when the Chevy 
dealer told me they were NLA.


David Scheidt wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 9:56 PM, Brad Kahler <brad.kahler at 141.com> wrote:
>   
>> I'm having the springs replaced because they were shot and while
>> removing the springs the spring isolator pads disintegrated.  I've been
>> searching for days trying to find replacement front coil spring
>> isolators for our 1974  Chevy P30 chassis motorhome.
>>
>> The coil springs are 5-3/8 OD x 3-3/4 ID.  I tried several parts stores
>> and they didn't have a clue.  I've tried one of the better suspension
>> shops here and they told me to go to the Chevy dealer as they are a
>> dealer only item.  I've called the Chevy dealer and they told me the
>> parts were no longer available.  They couldn't even give me a part
>> number.
>>
>> So, would anyone have an idea or suggestion as to where I can find these
>> things?  I hate to put things back together with metal to metal contact.
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>     
>
> Was the shop you talked to a car shop, or a truck shop?  You want a
> good truck shop.
>
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