Necessary to replace mounts same time as struts?

rosader · 07-01-2009, 09:46 AM

I used search and couldn't find anything.. My struts have been blown for a quite a while now (clunking and now bouncy as hell) i'm just waiting for the cash to come along to get new struts.
I'm just wondering tho, is it necessary to replace the mounts at the same time? How do i know if the mounts are bad? I've never done struts before so sorry if this is a noob question.

*NmexMAX* · 07-01-2009, 10:45 AM

Might as well change the mounts since 'you're already in there.' Bad mounts cause a strange vibrating/clunking sound when on rough / uneven pavement.

Rochester · 07-01-2009, 11:30 AM

There are bearings in the strut mounts, right? So... yeah, makes sense.

SteveB123 · 07-01-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochester

There are bearings in the strut mounts, right? So... yeah, makes sense.

If you can (as Nissan does) two greased rings of plastic "bearings".

Changing out struts is a fair amount of work, so as with anything that involved, take the opportunity to "make new" as much as you can.

**E55AMG2** · 07-01-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NmexMAX

Might as well change the mounts since 'you're already in there.' Bad mounts cause a strange vibrating/clunking sound when on rough / uneven pavement.

+1

they also squeak

Might as well replace them while you've got it all apart. Make sure to grease as well. Dave Burnette will get you the best price on the mounts

1888-254-6060

*mannetti21* · 07-01-2009, 12:12 PM

If you're doing the work yourself, and you are strapped for cash, I'd say hold off unless you have clunking. If you are paying someone to install, you might as well replace now otherwise you may have to pay more labor charges down the road. I got my mounts from www.rockauto.com ......they actually had better prices than what I was quoted by Dave

*NmexMAX* · 07-01-2009, 12:58 PM

They're only like 30$ a side. So, not sure if cash would be that large of an issue.

rosader · 07-01-2009, 03:38 PM

Do i need to buy new dust boots too? what else do i need to replace while doing struts?

wish2345 · 07-01-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mannetti21

If you're doing the work yourself, and you are strapped for cash, I'd say hold off unless you have clunking. If you are paying someone to install, you might as well replace now otherwise you may have to pay more labor charges down the road. I got my mounts from www.rockauto.com ......they actually had better prices than what I was quoted by Dave

which ones from rockauto did you buy ?

tac8998 · 07-02-2009, 04:30 PM

i had the same question. i can get a new set of KYB rear struts for $127, first question is that a good deal? and do i need to change bellows and mounts?

fflint_18 · 07-02-2009, 06:36 PM

Go for Moog mounts. Better than OEM and who knows what you might get on EBay.

I think the Part Numbers are the same for all 5th Gens. These are the Part Numbers for a 2003.

Fronts are Part Number K90655 and includes the bearing

Rears are Part Number K90299

They also have Strut Bellows which includes the bumper

Front K90463

Rear K90467

You might want to check on the sway bar links also. While you have everything else off. That's where I was getting a lot of my noise from

The Moog's are thicker and have grease fitting compared to stock

Part Numbers are

K90432 for the left

and

K90431 for the right

After that the only other thing on the front for suspension is the balljoints

Hope this helps.