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May 8, 2019 8:43 pm  #1


suspension

OK what gives.
   I'm looking for Front spring isolators for my 62 country sedan, which has a 77 Ranchero lower control arm.
I've looked for both 77 and 62 isolators and can't find any.. Now if you want rear isolators.  they give them away
but fronts!!!  What gives

   So I'm looking for 1962 upper front spring isolators
 and 77 Ranchero\Torino front spring isolators...
If anyone has Info let me know
Best 

 

May 9, 2019 7:47 am  #2


Re: suspension

my 62 didn't come with isolators.  Now that I'm running coilovers there are still no isolators.  The top of the spring is direct contact to the top of the pocket.

 

May 9, 2019 4:01 pm  #3


Re: suspension

interesting
   I just bought a pair on Ebay for the 62. 
I would not think they would have had metal to metal from the factory... 
   in my case my lower it from my 77 ranchero... which is an LTD II. 
My friend ran into the same issue with his 74 super Beatle... no isolators to be found..
Guess I should look at my service manual..
   I'll let you know..
Best

Update
  I just read from my 62 shop manual.. ( why didn't I just start there).  OMG
and it says when removing the spring and insulator  both top and bottom...
  enough said... 
again in my case I have a lower from the 77 Ranchero which is an LTD II. (leave it to Ford)
 and the listing shows about 2015 applications... 
Again Best
 

Last edited by Sanddoc (May 9, 2019 4:16 pm)

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