Spring insulator question

[Jackie chan]

I've got an eibach prokit that's ready to be installed, but i worry about losing the rake. Does anyone know of any definate ill effects of running the setup without the front lower spring insulators? I figure that'll drop the front about another 1/4".

 

[MaxPower]

I've never heard of anyone eliminating the insulators... that metal-on-metal contact would make a pretty noisy ride.

 

[esnave09]

Well it wasn't intentional, but apparently one of my spring insulators came partially undone so now my driver rear corner sits another inch or so lower I'd say. However, when I was changing my struts I forgot the spring insulators the first time and it sounded TERRIBLE!!

Maybe you could make something yourself? Probably could make a slimmer one than the chunky stock spring seat?

 

[Jackie chan]

Well it wasn't intentional, but apparently one of my spring insulators came partially undone so now my driver rear corner sits another inch or so lower I'd say. However, when I was changing my struts I forgot the spring insulators the first time and it sounded TERRIBLE!!

Maybe you could make something yourself? Probably could make a slimmer one than the chunky stock spring seat?

Thanks for your reply, it was just what i was looking for. I know that some cars can use them optionally and i just wanted to know how bad it would be.