Coil Spring Isolators

[chappy88]

Hey Guys, I have to change both coil  isolators. Anyone have any tricks to get the bumper (jounce) off without causing to much damage? Looks like the only way to slide the new isolator on.

[87Warrior]

The jounce bumper is threaded into the coil mount/fender well. Get some big ol' pliers and twist. It will unscrew like a bolt.

[chappy88]

its been there 25yrs, I don't think its going to cooperate that easily? I think your right though ....I was hoping for a miracle cure

[ParadiseMJ]

Kroil, PB, Liquid wrench, ATF & acetone mix (careful).

 

Patience, work.

 

Miracle

[87Warrior]

You should be able to squirt some PB Blaster inside the coil mount from under the hood. You can also apply some heat to the coil mount to help things along.

 

They came out pretty easy in my '86 (once I figured out they were threaded in place), which has been in the rust belt since '86.

[chappy88]

What kind of lab you got there bud :laughin: 

[chappy88]

ya I'll keep lubin her up, and give it a shot tomorrow, and I know all about the rust belt. I've lived it my whole life (rust check is my freind)

[ftpiercecracker1]

3ft Pipe wrench.   :yes:   I watched a video on installing coil spacers not that long ago and they made mention that some of these "bumper" dealybobs can be welded or simply non removeable. They were working on an 89 cherokee. However, i just added coil spacers to my 90 and they were a snap to remove with my good ole pipe wrench.

[chappy88]

yes I think your correct, they do seem to be welded in AWW! Guess I'll have to get my buddy over hear with his welder (another hurdle cleared)

[ftpiercecracker1]

Can you see the bead?  ;)