advice on strut mounts
07-23-05, 11:13 PM
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advice on strut mounts
changing my springs and shocks next week. Do i need to change my strut mounts?
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07-24-05, 04:32 AM
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changing my springs and shocks next week. Do i need to change my strut mounts?
07-24-05, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by lexforlife
depends on how many miles you have and if you hear a ckear knocking sound when you go over large bumps , and the sound would be more upper then lower
TO change or not to change.
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Originally Posted by Straight6
doubt you need them.. unless you hit pot holes and bumpy roads all the time..
just did my suspension yesterday... well worth the time spent installing..
what suspension are you installing?
just did my suspension yesterday... well worth the time spent installing..
what suspension are you installing?
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Based on personal experience, I would recommend changing them. Shortly after installing my L-Tuned springs and Bilstein shocks the front end started making a horrible squeaking sound when going over dips, speed bumps, etc. After checking and re-checking everything we took the strut caps out and were able to make them squeak simply by holding them in a bench vise and moving the centers around. After putting new ones in (they were about $60ea if I recall) not one peep and the front end felt tighter.
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Originally Posted by DJC
Based on personal experience, I would recommend changing them. Shortly after installing my L-Tuned springs and Bilstein shocks the front end started making a horrible squeaking sound when going over dips, speed bumps, etc. After checking and re-checking everything we took the strut caps out and were able to make them squeak simply by holding them in a bench vise and moving the centers around. After putting new ones in (they were about $60ea if I recall) not one peep and the front end felt tighter.
could I access the strut caps without removal of suspensions?
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Originally Posted by sputniknyc
changing my springs and shocks next week. Do i need to change my strut mounts?
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