Hey Guys,
I'm having new Tokico Blues and Tanabe Coil Springs put on it my 1992 SC400. I think this is the first time its ever been done. One of the shops I'm getting quotes from to do the work is quoting new Strut Mounts. Do I really need new ones? I've heard I can reuse the original ones...or are mine possibly too old. How can I tell?

 

Need a little help guys. I know someone has the answer...or resourceful comment.

 

Since your car is a 92, you might as well change the mounts, it can't hurt.

good luck

 

I had the same setup installed yesterday on my 93 SC300 (143k freeway miles). I got a look at the old strut mounts and I would recommend installing new ones. Not only for the potential of a better ride but also because the old ones have most likely cracked or broken and will not provide any protection to the new struts.

 

Did you mean the rubber strut mounts or the metal strut mounts? If the rubber mounts got worn and cracked, you can use hard silicon, soft gasket maker, or rubber sealant to fix them like in original shape and let them dry overnight. The job is easy and about $5. If the metal mounts with 3 studs on each mount that bolt to the chassis went bad, it's hardly the case. Mine 95 SC has 148,000 miles on them with no problem. However, I believe the KYB has each metal mount for around $45. Or the problem could be the strut bushings that are broken.