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Old May 31, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Which Strut Mounts are better?

Ok I have been looking and cannot find any reviews on some strut mounts. I have found 4 at my local parts store but I am not sure which way to go. They have Moog (which is normally the best), KYB, Monroe, and some generic company. Any input would be awesome maybe someone running one of the brands of mounts. I am replacing both sides when I replace the whole suspension in a few weeks.
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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I've never had an issue with aftermarket mounts, but the bearings seem to be junk.
Get the Nissan bearing and you should be ok.
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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The bearing and the insulator is really whats important.
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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KYB's are junk - had them on my car and they only lasted a year before they went bad. Go with OEM.

didn't know they made moog strut mounts so i can't say anything about them except they make good outer tie rood ends and sway bad end links
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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This old of a car you can still get OEM parts for it at the dealer?
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fakiesi
This old of a car you can still get OEM parts for it at the dealer?
Yup. To my knowledge, I don't think they sell the whole assembly together or I cant find the part number for it.

These are the number you need from Courtesy Nissan, A good place to buy them:
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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^ you beat me to it lol - but here is the link

http://www.courtesyparts.com/54320-i...784_1873_1875&
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Ok kool so just a moog strut mount minus the bearing and buy an oem bearing?
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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or just buy the whole thing lol...
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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go to rockauto.com and buy the best one they have and then buy the bearing from your dealer or Courtesy and you will be fine
Old May 31, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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awesome guys thanks for the suggestions and links..
Old May 31, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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How long do you plan on keeping your car? If its for a while, just get the OEM ones from Courtesy. I just bought all of the top hat components.
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