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Title: Well, who put that in there?
Post by: tireshredder on June 24, 2007, 11:35:26 PM

I was under the car today when I noticed there are rubber cylinders in my front springs. Thought that was a little odd, but considering how much I know, I consulted my Haynes book, and nothing is mentioned. I'm about to replace the springs (might now turn into a whole front end rebuild), and I don't know if these are needed. I'll get pics tomorrow if I can find my camera.

Title: Well, who put that in there?
Post by: 88XR7 on June 25, 2007, 12:10:06 AM

Quote from: tireshredder;156713

I was under the car today when I noticed there are rubber cylinders in my front springs. Thought that was a little odd, but considering how much I know, I consulted my Haynes book, and nothing is mentioned. I'm about to replace the springs (might now turn into a whole front end rebuild), and I don't know if these are needed. I'll get pics tomorrow if I can find my camera.

My guess is that they are travel limiters, so the spring doesn't slam against itself.

Title: Well, who put that in there?
Post by: CougarSE on June 25, 2007, 12:40:30 AM

They are there to reduce NVH ([SIZE=-1]Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)[/SIZE]

Title: Well, who put that in there?
Post by: MasterBlaster on June 25, 2007, 05:45:02 AM

Keeps the springs from going boi-oi-oi-oi-oi-oi-oi-oing.
Have a look at the rears. You should have some there too.

Title: Well, who put that in there?
Post by: tireshredder on June 25, 2007, 01:26:36 PM

Sounds like they are staying.

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