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Old 08-25-2011, 02:45 PM
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i just did new shocks, kyb agx, and while doing them i replaced the upper shock mounts on the fronts. this was about 3 weeks ago, the new shock mounts are completely destroyed, the rubber is completely torn and the shock is wiggling around inside it making a bunch of clunking. im guessing because they were autozone parts. does anyone know where i can get some aftermarket upper shock mounts? thanks a bunch guys
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Moog is the ones that seem to work best for everyone
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Did you install the trapezoid shaped isolator in the top of each mount...?
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Originally Posted by bigj2717
Moog is the ones that seem to work best for everyone
+1, or OEM, but given the price of the OEM part I'd stick with Moog.

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Did you install the trapezoid shaped isolator in the top of each mount...?
Also +1, if you forget this part, the upper mount won't last very long at all. I simply reused my originals when I replaced my front shocks and struts.
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Originally Posted by joecar
Did you install the trapezoid shaped isolator in the top of each mount...?
Definitely make sure you use this piece that sits on top of the strut mount. It is used to disperse the load on the shock mount and when it is not used it will destroy a shock mount very quickly.
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im almost positive i installed those, they have to go on otherwise you cant tighten the shock since there isnt enough threads to snug it down all the way right? im guessing this is probably trashed too, i havent taken it completely apart yet and wont until i get the new mounts, so i think i need these too but im not sure. does anyone know the technical name for it to order it, or know where to get them?
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Originally Posted by lt16spd1
im almost positive i installed those, they have to go on otherwise you cant tighten the shock since there isnt enough threads to snug it down all the way right? im guessing this is probably trashed too, i havent taken it completely apart yet and wont until i get the new mounts, so i think i need these too but im not sure. does anyone know the technical name for it to order it, or know where to get them?
check out this post:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/15198654-post3.html
You can get all that stuff at rockauto.com



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