Are OEM Strut Mounts the only option I really have?
 

So I've been researching this like crazy, and it seems KYB strut mounts and bellows are complete Garbage. Everyone who has had them pretty much has said they have gotten a MAX of 2 years out of them. I've heard the same about Monroe. I know KYB makes quality struts so this pretty much blows since OEM Strut Mounts and bellows are going for serious $$$.

Anybody running Moog? Or another Brand for at least 2+ years without any issues. I really don't want to do this job twice because of cheap mounts, but Lexus wants double for the mounts and bellows then the actual struts will cost me:cry:

Any help will be great:thumbup:

Gabriel g51709

Front? rear? please elaborate on your experience. Thanks

Well my current car has OEM, but my other car had KYB's and it felt fine. I just recommended Grabriel as they are another option, and more costly but not too by much. Where did you find horrible KYB reviews? Are you running lowering springs?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...yb-gr-2-a.html

Biddles, The post topic is about strut mounts, not asking for strut recommendations.

I bought KYB-AGX supra struts and also want to use the best/most cost effective mounts possible.

I have no issues with KYB as far as their actual struts, but the quality of their mounts is highly suspect.

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99Custom, you could also buy a new/used OEM Supra TT shocks and springs and install those. Much more compliant sporty ride which won't break the bank and will still have decent comfort.

Buy suspension parts from a Toyota dealer (for a 93.5-98 Supra), not a Lexus dealer unless you find a good deal used in the classifieds.

If I was driving it it would be dropped for sure, It's actually my wife's car. But I'm thinking I'm going to do this anyways since it's going to cheaper in the long run to actually mod/upgrade it then to keep it factory:sad:

These will be a direct fit on a 1999 SC400? Thanks for the help

Moog is typically a good quality product. I have had no troubles with KYB mounts on OEM springs and KYB struts. I had them on my old 92 SC400 for the three years I knew and owned the car ( a buddy owned before me ).

The MKIV TT suspension will fit any 92-2000 SC300 or 400. If you do a forum search for how the OEM TT suspension looks you'll see many pictures. I understand you won't want to make it too aggressive since it is her car. Do a bit of reading on people's impressions first if you're concerned. What it should do is exchange a bit of softness and especially body roll for more control.

QUOTE=Candela;8529581]Pretty sure KYB mounts are good. Moog of course are good. Mevotech makes one too. Reuse your dust boots as they have an upper spring isolator built in to cushion the spring against the mount.[/QUOTE]

Did some research on Mevotech strut mounts
Part numbers are: MP905938 - fronts and MP904902 - rears

Another option that does cost quite a bit more than most "OEM replacements" are the Bilstein AK1242 (front) and AK1243 (rear) shocks made for the MKIV Supra. They became popular to use because of the custom Gixxer_Drew DIY coil over suspension but they were originally designed by Bilstein to be used with MKIV Supra TT OEM springs. Those shocks were once licensed by Toyota as a TRD aftermarket set.

Shock absorber (and road tire) technology has improved quite a bit since the early and middle 90's.

I just changed the drivers rear strut mount this weekend myself (took about an hour). It eliminated the noise I was having. I used a factory mount I got off ebay for cheap:)

I was going to do the entire suspension, but my wife keeps talking about switching cars now so I'm not investing money into something that the car doesn't really need. Thanks for all the help in the thread, if I end up keeping the car i will eventually do the MK4 suspension as it seems like a great option for a good price IMO.