Prin

So, I am still having issues with the rubber being rushed out of my lower strut mounts. What is a strut that I could use that has a poly bushing instead of a rubber one? Also, what keeps causing this to happen???

SparkyJJO

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These cars don't have struts. I know they might resemble a strut, but they are technically still not a strut.

But what part are you talking about? there are no rubber lower mounts, the shock bolts directly to the lower control arm. The only rubber mount is on top.

libertyforall1776

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It sounds like you are talking about and need new shock mounts -- which are on the UPPER end of the shock... Post a photo or two, so we know what you mean.

SparkyJJO

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It's worth mentioning that if the upper mounts do need replaced, that the parts stores do refer to them as strut mounts - yeah, they're wrong too

If you have to get those, only get OEM or Moogs. I tried others and they didn't fit worth crap.

Prin

OMG, well, I guess that it is the bottom of the front shocks. The part that mounts onto the a arm. Well, the part that actually mounts to the a arm has rubber in it that is pushing out. When this happens, it makes the car squeek!!

1BAD02WS6

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Shocks, struts who cares what you call them!!!! We all know what is ment!!

SparkyJJO

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That is weird... what shocks are they?

SVThuh

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Post a photo.. The rubber is supposed to "bulge" a little bit.. The squeak is likely coming from elsewhere that you are associating with the lower shock isolators.

Prin

Here is the picture. You can see how the rubber has bulged out and has actually split. This has happened on both sides and this is my 3rd set of struts. Each one has done the exact same thing. The white stuff is some grease that I sprayed to stop the squeeking. The squeeking is coming from this!!!

94FBIRD

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wow, I have never seen that before. What brand of shocks are you using?

Prin

I have forgot the name, but they come from Autozone and have a lifetime warranty. I am just tired of changing them so frequently...

SparkyJJO

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Maybe stop using crappy cheapo autozone shocks

Yes, SHOCKS, they aren't struts lol just giving you a hard time.

Prin

Ha! They are Monroe!

BMR Tech2

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Wow, I've never seen this even with an OEM shock. haha Monroe is actually a very good company and they catch a lot of flack simply because they sell OEM replacement stuff at NAPA and AutoZone type stores. (Many cars come from the factory with Monroe) With performance cars like we own, I recommend performance parts. Stick with performance brands and they will most likely last longer. I haven't seen any problems with Bilsteins and Konis.

To identify your problem, we should first look at how they're installed. If it continues to happen to the same shock in the same way, there could be another problem with the car or how it's installed. Check your A-Arm bushings and make sure they're not worn out. Do your tires wear excessively? It could simply be a problem with the shocks since they really can only install one way but that bushing crumbling like that would lead me to believe there is lateral movement in the suspension.

Prin

^^^Thanks for the reply BMR! The bushings look good. That was the first thing that I checked. The tires wear very eveningly and they do not wear excessively. Both shocks on the front does this. So, it might just lead me to believe that it is the type of shacks that I am using.

libertyforall1776

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DUMP THE MONROES! They are crap, speaking from past experience. Replace them with SLP Bilsteins or Koni SAs...

BMR Tech2

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Damn, well then I would have to say it's the shocks. haha Think about what you want out of your car and there are plenty of options out there to make your car handle better, cruise better, or launch at the track better. PM or call me if you want any suggestions.

- Kevin

ram59

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The shock body in the pic looks like it's got 100K miles on them.