Pre-war (up to 1942) 1941 Front Spring Bumper - Steele Rubber

[J. Russo]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where this rubber bumper gets installed on a 1941 Cadillac? A photo would help a great deal.

The specs say it fits all model 1941 Cadillacs and also many different years.

https://www.steelerubber.com/front-spring-bumper-70-0171-32

Thank you

[Cadman-iac]

Hi John,

That mounts on either the bottom of the upper control arm or on the frame directly below the upper arm. I'm not sure which it is on a 41, but I'm guessing that it's the same as the 55/56 cars as the suspension is the same design.
I can get you a picture if you want, I'm not near my cars at the moment though.
Hope this helps.

Rick

Edit:



This is where they put the upper bumper on the 55/56 models, and I'm guessing that's where yours will be as well.
It's kinda hard to install even a new one with the suspension in place, but not impossible. A bit of grease or oil on the tit  will help to get it through the hole in the frame.

Good luck with your car, and enjoy the ride.

Rick

[J. Russo]

Thanks for the photo. I found the diagram in the master parts book.

It appears that this bumper (17.0141) sits in a hole on the frame under the shock arm.

The name of the part threw me off because it references the spring.

[Cadman-iac]

  Looking at the bottom picture it looks like you might be able to install the bumpers fairly easily through the arm if the weight is on the suspension.
 I'm guessing you took the picture looking down and out towards the wheel from over the engine, (if not, a bumper isn't going to help here).
 If the suspension is in good shape, I'd try to install it without disassembling it.

 Good luck with the installation. Enjoy the ride.

  Rick

[Bob Schuman]

John,
Richard Cook's suggestions are very good for installing your new rubber bumpers. I have an additional suggestion. With the car weight on the wheels, position the bumper, with a lubricant applied, in position for the nipple to go into the hole in the frame. Then jack up the car so that the chassis spring fully extends the suspension, thereby forcing the rubber nipple into the hole.
The above method is the only way I could create enough force to install those bumpers. Nothing else I tried with tools would work.
Bob Schuman

[Cadman-iac]

Bob,
I like the idea of using the suspension to push the bumper into the hole.
I was just thinking about getting enough room to reach in and get it in place. Very good idea.

Rick

[Jay Friedman]

I think silicone spray is a good lubricant for rubber.