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Old 10-01-2020, 12:53 AM #1
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Strut Mounts (and Cushions) - Reuse or Buy New?

I have 120,000 city and highway miles on my original front shock absorbers and I'm almost ready to have Bilstein installed. Do you routinely replace the strut mounts (Item 10) and strut mount cushions (Item 12) or reuse the old hardware when replacing shock absorbers? I don't see any cracks, obvious wear or observe any strut mount related symptoms. If you replace the mounts and cushions, do you install Toyota parts or prefer some other brand?
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The new shocks come with all the cushions and hardware. The mounts (#10) are not included. I bought a pair of KYB mounts when I did my installation. About $25-30 each.
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I bought the kyb mounts as well. I also had an extra set of front springs and was able to have the fronts preassembled which made the install quicker.
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I replaced mine and I only had 3000 miles on them. It was honestly just easier and not the fact I was worried about them with that few of miles on them.

At 120k I would 100% be putting new KYBs on
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Get new ones. Far easier and with that milage, why not.

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Do not reuse rubber bushings.
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Purchased a set of KYB and replaced all bushings including top mounts with Whiteline


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