Do you need the coil spring isolaters on the top?

[longfiredragon]

Long story, but do you really need the top coil springs isolaters?

Jeep rides perfect zero rattling, creaking,etc.

Thanks

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[Camaroboi13]

If they came on the Jeep and aren’t beat to hell, leave em on the Jeep.

 

[longfiredragon]

If they came on the Jeep and aren’t beat to hell, leave em on the Jeep.

Thanks. I will explain further. Around a year and a half ago I installed a spacer lift. The spacers took the place of the isolators.

At this time, I was still in my home, have since sold the house and am traveling in an RV. Lots of stuff went to the trash and garage sales. Another words isolators are gone.

It's my fault I completely forgot about them not being there. There are so many questions (as a newbie) when trying to figure out a lift, what exactly was wrong with my jeep etc.

Installed a Clayton lift Saturday. The new Clayton springs are smaller at the top and fit snug.

If there absolutely necessary I guess I could order the four of them for the top front and rear.

But, like I said the jeep rides beautiful and I could not hear and rattling or noise, there pretty fricken tight. Also went off road Sunday on some pretty decent trails and again noticed nothing unusual or any noise.

 

[Idlethunder]

When I installed the Clayton lift on my Rubicon about a year ago I was coming from the stock suspension. One of the isolators in the rear popped off as I was trying to force the spring into place. At that point of the install I was tired and rather than crawl out and chase it down, I was lazy and left it off. The first few days there was no noise coming from the rear but after a week it squeaked so badly it sounded like I was running over geese. I ordered a set of these and have been squeak free ever since. https://www.034motorsport.com/coil-spring-sleeves.html

It isn't something I'd add unless you can hear it but they worked for me

 

[longfiredragon]

When I installed the Clayton lift on my Rubicon about a year ago I was coming from the stock suspension. One of the isolators in the rear popped off as I was trying to force the spring into place. At that point of the install I was tired and rather than crawl out and chase it down, I was lazy and left it off. The first few days there was no noise coming from the rear but after a week it squeaked so badly it sounded like I was running over geese. I ordered a set of these and have been squeak free ever since. https://www.034motorsport.com/coil-spring-sleeves.html

It isn't somthing I'd add unless you can hear it but they worked for me

Thanks, still researching now. Not much info. On yes or no.

 

[Mgg253]

Any concern over a coil popping out at full droop? If the lift is intended for it, I’d order em and put it on before an issue rather than after… they are cheap afterall

Also, call Clayton tomorrow - they’ll shoot you straight right away

 

[Idlethunder]

Thanks, still researching now. Not much info. On yes or no.

On mine there was no doubt they were needed but if you are squeak free and stay that way I wouldn't worry about it. The isolators didn't change the ride at all. When I went back and added them, I put the new set on both sides because they fit the larger Clayton springs much better than the OEM set had.

 

[Idlethunder]

Any concern over a coil popping out at full droop? If the lift is intended for it, I’d order em and put it on before an issue rather than after… they are cheap afterall

Also, call Clayton tomorrow - they’ll shoot you straight right away

When I explained my situation to Clayton, those are the isolators they recommended

 

[longfiredragon]

Any concern over a coil popping out at full droop? If the lift is intended for it, I’d order em and put it on before an issue rather than after… they are cheap afterall

Also, call Clayton tomorrow - they’ll shoot you straight right away

I am still learning all this stuff, but if I understand correctly the amount of droop is set by the shock? Meaning I have Fox 2.0 shocks for a 2" to 3" inch lift. By the look of it on install no chance of it popping out at full droop.

I did plan on calling Clayton.

Thanks

 

[jav_eee]

I left the isolators on when i did my spacer lift.

 

[ColonelSanders]

I’m sure lots of people have spares. My lift came with replacements so I have stock ones in a box.

 

[longfiredragon]

I’m sure lots of people have spares. My lift came with replacements so I have stock ones in a box.

I agree. I did price the Mopar stock ones yesterday, there pretty cheap new. Cheaper than any of the aftermarket ones I found also.

But will see, I didn't have time to call Clayton today.

 

[azjl#3]

When I installed the Clayton lift on my Rubicon about a year ago I was coming from the stock suspension. One of the isolators in the rear popped off as I was trying to force the spring into place. At that point of the install I was tired and rather than crawl out and chase it down, I was lazy and left it off. The first few days there was no noise coming from the rear but after a week it squeaked so badly it sounded like I was running over geese. I ordered a set of these and have been squeak free ever since. https://www.034motorsport.com/coil-spring-sleeves.html

It isn't something I'd add unless you can hear it but they worked for me

 

[Mgg253]

I agree. I did price the Mopar stock ones yesterday, there pretty cheap new. Cheaper than any of the aftermarket ones I found also.

But will see, I didn't have time to call Clayton today.

Curious to know cause @Clayton Off Road is on my short list for my upcoming lift!

 

[Beachcomber]

Long story, but do you really need the top coil springs isolaters?

Jeep rides perfect zero rattling, creaking,etc.

Thanks

YES, you definitely need them. Isolators are more than just noise dampeners.

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