Front spring isolator alternative

[m6dly]

Hi all I'm looking to replace the front spring isolators whilst I'm overhauling the suspension.
This is the part in question:
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RBC100150




However I'm quite reluctant to spend over £30 for what is essentially a plastic sleeve that collects water.

Does anyone know of any alternatives or cheaper options available that would be kinder on the wallet and provide the same level of noise dampening (or better).

Cheers

Andrew

[vitesse]

Originally Posted by m6dly

Hi all I'm looking to replace the front spring isolators whilst I'm overhauling the suspension.
This is the part in question:
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RBC100150




However I'm quite reluctant to spend over £30 for what is essentially a plastic sleeve that collects water.

Does anyone know of any alternatives or cheaper options available that would be kinder on the wallet and provide the same level of noise dampening (or better).

Cheers

Andrew

I'd have a look at something like this https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-CRC2744 quite a thick piece of rubber compared to the plastic, other models might have something better size wise as I believe the SD1 spring has a greater diameter.

Regards

[m6dly]

Originally Posted by vitesse

I'd have a look at something like this https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-CRC2744 quite a thick piece of rubber compared to the plastic, other models might have something better size wise as I believe the SD1 spring has a greater diameter.

Regards

Thank you Vitesse, I think something like that would definitely help!

I have also found this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231137840057

I’m thinking that might also be a suitable solution?!

[ADO282]

Do these actually wear out?


I fitted a pair of new springs not long after I bought the car, and I simply used some little cable ties to secure the plastic tubes in place.


I smeared a little grease on the spring, hopefully this will slow the onset of corrosion.


They seemed to sit in the cup on the damper okay, and I can't say as I've noticed any untoward noises.


My own car is over 16 years old, and as far as I can tell these are the original parts.


I suppose the sleeve stuff might work, I prefer the if it's not broken approach though.


I'd be interested to see the outcome for future perhaps.


Chris

[m6dly]

Originally Posted by ADO282

Do these actually wear out?


I fitted a pair of new springs not long after I bought the car, and I simply used some little cable ties to secure the plastic tubes in place.


I smeared a little grease on the spring, hopefully this will slow the onset of corrosion.


They seemed to sit in the cup on the damper okay, and I can't say as I've noticed any untoward noises.


My own car is over 16 years old, and as far as I can tell these are the original parts.


I suppose the sleeve stuff might work, I prefer the if it's not broken approach though.


I'd be interested to see the outcome for future perhaps.


Chris

They are a little worn, a couple of holes in them from ware and generally quite tatty!
As I’m replacing most of the suspension and refurbishing the rest, I would rather replace them than strap the old ones back on..
I’ve also found some poly variants:


Not sure of the diameter and another concern would be raising the suspension height with them..


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[daveo138]

Originally Posted by m6dly

Hi all I'm looking to replace the front spring isolators whilst I'm overhauling the suspension.
This is the part in question:
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RBC100150




However I'm quite reluctant to spend over £30 for what is essentially a plastic sleeve that collects water.

Does anyone know of any alternatives or cheaper options available that would be kinder on the wallet and provide the same level of noise dampening (or better).

Cheers

Andrew

Hi Andrew

Which option did you go for in the end?

[TourerSteve]

Originally Posted by m6dly

Hi all I'm looking to replace the front spring isolators whilst I'm overhauling the suspension.
This is the part in question:
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RBC100150




However I'm quite reluctant to spend over £30 for what is essentially a plastic sleeve that collects water.

Does anyone know of any alternatives or cheaper options available that would be kinder on the wallet and provide the same level of noise dampening (or better).

Cheers

Andrew

https://www.ukmgparts.com/product/mg...g-gs-rbc100150

Appears this part number is used by the Modern MG on the MG6 and MG GS

[cengar]

used those when rebuilt front suspension two yeas ago ordered from local mg dealer

[DMGRS]

Hello all,
I'll do a bit of 'homework' and see if any of our suppliers can bring this cost down - that's rather expensive for a bit of rubber!

I'll get back to you in due course once I've spoken to them.

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by daveo138

Hi Andrew
Which option did you go for in the end?

He sold his car in January Dave.

Simon