Rotten coil isolators

[squabeggz]

I was bumping up my Bilstein 5100s up a notch to better fit my 285s. I wasn't looking forward to yanking these things out again, but im glad i did. There rubber coil isolators that came on the monroe strut mounts were rotten! Almost gooey and gummy.

These are 1 year old Monroe PN#904900 strut mounts.

Anybody know of a decent replacement? I am running OME springs, so i cant use the tundra isolators (although, they are also monroe, so no thanks).

Does energy suspension make one that could be used? Haven't found anything obvious yet. I guess I'll just go buy OEM top hats from Camelback or something.
Only reason i used these is because they were mentioned on several lift threads...anyone else have theirs rot? almost looks like oil contamination, but there is nothing else in the area indicating that...dry and clean.

 

[squabeggz]

Other than that, adjusting the notch on the Billies wasn't that bad and totally worth it. I get to do it all again once i can find good isolators that wont rot...or just SAS it and be done with it.

 

[Kanoe]

I have had the same experience with the Monroe parts I have used. Everything taken off and thrown away within a year. I'm using my original OEM top hats still.

I hate to see people on this forum wasting money on Monroe stuff but what can you do? Everybody has to decide for themselves.

 

[squabeggz]

Lesson learned. OEM on order. I'm replacing the UCAs soon, so they can go in then.

 

[redstar]

I bought Monroe top hats too... they were mashed within a year. I can't wait to replace them with OEM. Since dealer prices up here in Canada are outrageous, maybe I'll go with KYB if others have found them to be ok.