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valver_pete
30-09-2006, 12:21
Whats the benefits of replacing top mounts? Coz ive got a brand new set sitting in the house and wondering if it would be worth putting them on the car or not.

Lunner
30-09-2006, 12:23
Only need replacing if tehre is excessive movement, ie thy are fooked, mine are if you wanna sell your mounts cheap

valver_pete
30-09-2006, 12:43
define excessive movement?

Lunner
30-09-2006, 12:55
engine moves more than normal, can rock engine forward and backwards by hand

valver_pete
30-09-2006, 13:00
:? are we on about the same thing here? Top of the suspension strut?

Lunner
30-09-2006, 13:02
nope i was on about engine mounts :lol:

STRUT top mounts will sharpen upyour handling, will notice more dsifference if done with lower ball joints too though

valver_pete
30-09-2006, 13:15
theyre done, hoping they may solve my steering probs but wasnt sure if they would be of benefit of not.

MAXIBOY
30-09-2006, 14:37
Replace the bearings at the same time