Coil spring seat bushings

**87anger** · 07-11-2012, 07:24 PM

From the factory the Ranger coils are seated in a bushing. They say when you replace the coil it has to be in the same position on the bushing as before. Well my bushings are completely shot and apparently auto parts stores dont think they existed because there arent any replacements that I can find.

Do you need these bushings?
I know people put in spacers and washers, but do they use this bushing? Or does the spring just sit on top of the spacer or washer?

If I dont have any spacers or washers in I wnt to be sure that I either have a new bushing, or that it is safe to run it with a crappy one, or none at all

**brinker88** · 07-11-2012, 09:23 PM

It's basically just a sound dampener. I'll reuse them until they wear out then buy new ones. I hate squeeky trucks.

**87anger** · 07-11-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by brinker88

It's basically just a sound dampener. I'll reuse them until they wear out then buy new ones. I hate squeeky trucks.

Ya that makes sense. But oreilly, napa, auto zone and carquest basically told me they dont exist.

Where can you get new ones at?

legoms013 · 07-12-2012, 12:31 AM

I know what you are talking about, mine are on their last leg. I am trying to find a link to one online.

Until then, a junkyard might be your best option...

EDIT Rock auto has em, ~$5 plus shipping.

anothermbdusted · 07-12-2012, 12:50 AM

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pa...ring+insulator

this what your talking about?

**88_Eddie** · 07-12-2012, 06:25 AM

they're coil spring insulators. try having the parts stores search for that. i found some at some place online, they were $14 a piece to get them to my door though. should've gotten them from rock auto.

EDIT-to answer your question though, yes, i would want something in there, even if it was the old one again.

**87anger** · 07-12-2012, 03:28 PM

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
Is that what you guys are talking about? Because those look like those stupid coil spacers you wedge in sagging springs.
EDIT: Bad link

**brinker88** · 07-12-2012, 03:32 PM

Part # 5771720

Less than $7.00 each

**87anger** · 07-12-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brinker88

Part # 5771720

Less than $7.00 each

Ya thats probably it. I saw ones like that on other websites, but they said things like Front,upper or rear, lower. I dont know if thats the same thing or not but...

**4.0B2** · 07-12-2012, 04:13 PM

yes, that last pic is it.. I got mine from rock auto for like $4.22 a piece plus $4 shipping. Ain't put them on yet tho lol

**87anger** · 07-12-2012, 04:17 PM

Ok awesome. I have been looking for these damn things for a while now. I appreciate the help guys.

07-11-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	Coil spring seat bushings From the factory the Ranger coils are seated in a bushing. They say when you replace the coil it has to be in the same position on the bushing as before. Well my bushings are completely shot and apparently auto parts stores dont think they existed because there arent any replacements that I can find. Do you need these bushings? I know people put in spacers and washers, but do they use this bushing? Or does the spring just sit on top of the spacer or washer? If I dont have any spacers or washers in I wnt to be sure that I either have a new bushing, or that it is safe to run it with a crappy one, or none at all __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\|
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brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,248 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	It's basically just a sound dampener. I'll reuse them until they wear out then buy new ones. I hate squeeky trucks. __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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anothermbdusted New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Year: 1997 Make: ford Model: ranger Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pa...ring+insulator this what your talking about?
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87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php Is that what you guys are talking about? Because those look like those stupid coil spacers you wedge in sagging springs. EDIT: Bad link __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\| Last edited by 87anger; 07-12-2012 at 03:43 PM.
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brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,248 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	Part # 5771720 Less than $7.00 each __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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87anger Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nevada Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 177 c.i. 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, Light off road(for now ;) hehee) Posts: 270 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (1)	Ok awesome. I have been looking for these damn things for a while now. I appreciate the help guys. __________________ 87 Ranger(Anger) \|2.9\|mitsubishi fm145\|Dana 28\|7.5 with 3.73 gears\|ex cab\|RC drop brackets, 4in Sj coils w/ leveling spacers\| To come: Flowmaster 40\|manual T-case\|manual hub dana 28\|Explorer 4dr leafs\|Rancho shocks\|31x10.50 goodyear wranglers\|Crager 5 spoke wheels\|New windshield\|
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