strut mounts
#1
strut mounts
since i have had my kyb gr-2s and pro-kit installed on my s13 i have a clunking type noise when i hit small bumps or cracks in the road.
i figure the mounts are the culprit since i don't think those have been replaced in the 150,000 mile life of the vehicle.
when looking to order new mounts i see that everywhere i look only front mounts are available. how is this set up?
are they even struts in the rear, or are these shocks (i'm confused as to the difference between the two)... and if so what do i get to mount these?
also... kyb, other brands? or oem replacement?
any info is appreciated
i figure the mounts are the culprit since i don't think those have been replaced in the 150,000 mile life of the vehicle.
when looking to order new mounts i see that everywhere i look only front mounts are available. how is this set up?
are they even struts in the rear, or are these shocks (i'm confused as to the difference between the two)... and if so what do i get to mount these?
also... kyb, other brands? or oem replacement?
any info is appreciated
#2
oh damn. there's KYB REplacements! when i get back to my home comp, i don' have my favorite's list here at work.
the fronts i want to say are $50/ea, and the rear mounts are frikkin cheap, like $20 for both
the fronts i want to say are $50/ea, and the rear mounts are frikkin cheap, like $20 for both
#5
hey. just got offa work!
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/...20240SX%201989
that's the long link... if it doesn't work (an it prolly wont) just go through nopionline.com & look in suspension after you've specified your car, it'll be there. there's a cheaper store too... *looks*
http://www.drivewerks.com/cgi-bin/pp...rt=Strut+Mount
www.drivewerks.com same song, 2nd verse, though they list shock mounts & strut mounts seperately, so be aware
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/...20240SX%201989
that's the long link... if it doesn't work (an it prolly wont) just go through nopionline.com & look in suspension after you've specified your car, it'll be there. there's a cheaper store too... *looks*
http://www.drivewerks.com/cgi-bin/pp...rt=Strut+Mount
www.drivewerks.com same song, 2nd verse, though they list shock mounts & strut mounts seperately, so be aware
Last edited by Texas240; 09-12-2004 at 10:05 PM.
#7
Re: strut mounts
Originally posted by Craig577
since i have had my kyb gr-2s and pro-kit installed on my s13 i have a clunking type noise when i hit small bumps or cracks in the road.
i figure the mounts are the culprit since i don't think those have been replaced in the 150,000 mile life of the vehicle.
when looking to order new mounts i see that everywhere i look only front mounts are available. how is this set up?
are they even struts in the rear, or are these shocks (i'm confused as to the difference between the two)... and if so what do i get to mount these?
also... kyb, other brands? or oem replacement?
any info is appreciated
since i have had my kyb gr-2s and pro-kit installed on my s13 i have a clunking type noise when i hit small bumps or cracks in the road.
i figure the mounts are the culprit since i don't think those have been replaced in the 150,000 mile life of the vehicle.
when looking to order new mounts i see that everywhere i look only front mounts are available. how is this set up?
are they even struts in the rear, or are these shocks (i'm confused as to the difference between the two)... and if so what do i get to mount these?
also... kyb, other brands? or oem replacement?
any info is appreciated
Clunking noise could be loose mounting bolts - sometimes they look tight and feel tight, but after 50 miles or so of driving, they'll settle in and loosen up a little. Same goes with the center nut on the shock shaft - if this is even slightly loose, you could get those noises easily.
BTW if you decide to go with an aftermarket pillowball-type mount, you'll feel and hear a lot more of the road's imperfections because the pillowball is a solid piece of metal, which will transmit road noise to the chassis, as opposed to stock mounts that have rubber bushings in them to absorb road noise
#8
Thanks l2aine... i'll check the bolts. i don't think that would be the case since they made noise right from the beginning after they were installed, not after driving for a while, but it's worth a look.
#9
Originally posted by Craig577
Thanks l2aine... i'll check the bolts. i don't think that would be the case since they made noise right from the beginning after they were installed, not after driving for a while, but it's worth a look.
Thanks l2aine... i'll check the bolts. i don't think that would be the case since they made noise right from the beginning after they were installed, not after driving for a while, but it's worth a look.
#11
Originally posted by S14Dude
Hrm....so it'll be louder inside when i put in the new stuff |2aine? Did you ever go over railroad tracks with the Konis?
Hrm....so it'll be louder inside when i put in the new stuff |2aine? Did you ever go over railroad tracks with the Konis?