Re: strut mount replacement: mandatory?

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made todd@qualmedoregon.com say:

> I am getting ready to replace the struts in my 4kq with
> Boge Turbo Gas all around, and I was curious if folks
> (other than a greedy shop) recommend replacing the upper
> strut mount at the same time, regardless of symptoms or
> signs of wear.  I intend to get stops, boots, and bushings
> at the same time as the struts, but I wasn't sure if I
> should go all the way and get mounts too.  I'm keeping the
> stock springs, by the way.

Yes, do it. The mounts cost little $$$, the labor is the big
thing. If the shocks are coming out, now's the time to do it
since it will take 10 extra minutes.

They don't last forever.

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