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> Caster issue, may need new strut mount
post Mar 21, 2008 - 2:46 AM
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Old news but I believe I need a new strut mount. My caster is off on the front/driver (left) side. I replaced the control arm, axle & wheel bearing already. I may need to replace my strut or strut mount next to see if I can resolve this caster issue. About two years ago I hit something, bent my rim pretty bad, and caused my damper adjuster to make a dent in my hood, only going 35-40mph (raining at night). Maybe the strut mount went bad, maybe the strut is now bent, maybe the tower itself is bent; I hope it's not the latter.

Anybody have experience with this? Ideas?
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If I do get a new strut mount I was searching online and recall seeing some at

TRD Heavy Duty Top Mounts
http://www.fensport.co.uk > parts > st202/at200 > chassis tuning > top mounts
~$72 USD each

If my strut is bent I'll order a new one from tein.

And If my tower is bent, I have no idea what to do.
post Mar 21, 2008 - 3:04 PM
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those TRD mounts don't look adjustable. are you sure they are gonna work with your current setup don't the teins come with adjustable pillowball mounts?


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post Mar 21, 2008 - 3:12 PM
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no. not for mine, i used the stock mounts. the pillowball mounts were not available for my application. mad.gif

o man. I got quoted for ~300 shipped for two strut mounts and rear bushing kit.

worth it? -> only if it fixes my caster issue. (rear bushing kit is just to combine other fensport purchase into 1 shipping quote.)
post Jul 31, 2008 - 9:11 PM
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strut mount was bent pretty bad.
post Jul 31, 2008 - 9:23 PM
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I might want to get some of these, do they ship to America?
post Jul 31, 2008 - 10:45 PM
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yes they do ship to America.
post Jul 31, 2008 - 11:58 PM
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why not get cusco ones. i believe they're about $100 more than the TRD ones but they are adjustable. i have them and i'm quite satisfied.


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