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  1. 07-26-2013, 3:40 PM #1
    Charlie Velasquez
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    Backyard mechanics-coil spring insulator substitute??

    Replacing front coil springs on a 1990 Ford Ranger, standard cab, 2w, 2.3L.

    The coil spring insulators are pretty old and I'm looking to replace them.

    No store or dealer has them in stock. I need to have this completed by Saturday. One local mechanic said, "No, sweat, take a piece of radiator hose and cut it to shape."

    Your thoughts...
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  3. 07-26-2013, 4:41 PM #2
    Matt Meiser
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    Too bad you don't have time to order--$13 each from LMC. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fr/full.aspx?Page=112

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  4. 07-26-2013, 10:37 PM #3
    Biff Johnson
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    A wrecking yard or shop that deals in suspension, specifically for off-roading would probably have something. Otherwise if you have a commercial rubber supplier in your area you may find a suitable rubber or poly substitute.
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