I'm replacing my OEM struts and shocks, worn out after 86,000 miles. Not bad. Installing Tokico Illuminas all 4 corners. I want to do everything at once, no sense tearing things apart without replacing all the wear items.

What do you all recommend-

Who's strut mounts work the best and what is the best source for mounts? I recall someone had a good source for mounts and bearings, can't remember where though.

What about strut boots and bumpers? Same two questions.

Also, how can I get the caster adjustment back in, I bought the car used and the previous owner had a minor collision, everything else is OK, but the caster on that side is at the tolerance limit, effects the whole geometry.

While I'm doing this work, anyone have any other suggested replacements to keep the front end tight and quiet?

Thanks!

 

Check the mount condition - no point in replacing them if they're not bad. Don't buy KYB mounts since they're not built to last long (get OEM if you need them)

Replace the strut bearings in the front and get KYB dustboots http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...3&postcount=48

 

.... dmaamit i already got kyb... hmm.. oh well lifetime warranty at parts authority... they already replaced it once.. hehe after 4months after my drop.. wasnt used to the drop thing... now ive learned how to really drive a stiffer dropped ride.. now with new shocks and mounts and the whole nice yards..

 

i got kyb mounts and they came with free bearings for about $50 shipped, it rides well but I only have like 800miles on them

 

If you look at threads from the past, people said KYB made good struts and boots, but their mounts sucked

When I did my suspension a while back I replaced the front ones only with OEM ones

 

Good time to get some of Ben's rear shock mounts.

 

hello all,
i am also planning to replace struts/springs on my 1996 GLE,, i m planning to get Tokico HP struts and Tokico Springs .. this will lower my car about 1.25 inch... now, big question(s) 1: is Tokico hp struts/spring recommended??
2. what other parts do i need i.e. strut mounts /bearing... what is the purpose of those ??
thanks