View Poll Results: To change or not to change
Save the money.
1
33.33%
Don’t be stupid.
2
66.67%
Voters: 3. You may not vote on this poll
Strut mounts - replace or reuse?
#1
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
Strut mounts - replace or reuse?
Hi everybody!
Finally got around to replacing the rear struts. Great spring compressor tool made it super easy and safe.
Anyway, the strut mounts look fine and I’d prefer not to drop $150 apiece for new OEM and seems aftermarket are not recommended by folks.
As far as I know they’re original with 250K miles on them.
Am I being cheap and shortsighted? Anything I should look for to suggest they’re actually damaged?
Finally got around to replacing the rear struts. Great spring compressor tool made it super easy and safe.
Anyway, the strut mounts look fine and I’d prefer not to drop $150 apiece for new OEM and seems aftermarket are not recommended by folks.
As far as I know they’re original with 250K miles on them.
Am I being cheap and shortsighted? Anything I should look for to suggest they’re actually damaged?
#2
I just dropped new bearings in, have been fine ever since. I'd keep them going if the rubber isn't torn and they aren't flexing excessively when you steer.
90903-63014 x2 (Bearing)
48619-08010 x2 (Might fit too if you want something cheaper, it crossref to the newer bearing but still shows as a part)
The following users liked this post:
bordenj66 (04-28-24)
#3
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
No bearing
I just dropped new bearings in, have been fine ever since. I'd keep them going if the rubber isn't torn and they aren't flexing excessively when you steer.
90903-63014 x2 (Bearing)
48619-08010 x2 (Might fit too if you want something cheaper, it crossref to the newer bearing but still shows as a part)
I don’t see a bearing though and one didn’t fall out somewhere. Here’s some pics, Am I not seeing it?
Last edited by bordenj66; 04-28-24 at 04:53 PM.
#4
Looks like a rear strut mount? Those don't have a bearing like the fronts. Also the bearing is directional the red / concex side faces up
#5
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
#6
Just did them too
OMG I'm so glad I found this site. It has been a LIFE SAVER. Wish I would have found it before replacing all the struts and strut mounts. But figured do them all while it's already torn apart.
The following users liked this post:
bordenj66 (05-01-24)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dinnerzone
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
4
11-21-20 10:33 PM