What do 'Top Mounts' do??

[Pratikt]

i have a set of coilovers and people suggest to change the top mounts what do they do and where can i get them from cheers

[RUM4MO]

The top mounts are the bits that connect the top of the struts and/or dampers to the chassis. They are usually rubber things so that a high level of decoupling of road noise and shock from the chassis of the car. Also at the front they tend to have a bearing assembly to make turning the steering parts easier and quieter.

[chewy]

i have a set of coilovers and people suggest to change the top mounts what do they do and where can i get them from cheers

You can get the from the dealer or euro car parts do them for £10.50 each

[Pratikt]

umm how many should i get then 4 or 2 =S

[chewy]

I am just changing the two front ones on mine, only because two of the bolts don't tighten up after fitting the strut brace

[RUM4MO]

umm how many should i get then 4 or 2 =S

In the first instance, I'd only buy the two for the front and buy the bearings that sits below them - the rear ones, if needing to be changed, are a lot easier to change after fitting the suspension than the front ones are. Also buy in some bolts and nuts for that job.

[Pratikt]

i c i c thanks wil order them soon, which bolts n nuts do i need.??

[RUM4MO]

The three bolts securing the top mount on each side + the nyloc nut at the end of the strut rod + maybe the same sized three bolts at the end of the TCA/ lower swivel + drive shaft nut + claming bolt and nut - same both sides apart from the drive shaft nut as only one should be needed.

[Pratikt]

can i get all of these from euro car parts. if someone could post me a link to the bolts etc would be uite helpfull thanks

[RUM4MO]

can i get all of these from euro car parts. if someone could post me a link to the bolts etc would be uite helpfull thanks

I'd cut ECP out of the loop on this one and head straight for a VW, Seat or Skoda dealer's parts place.

[Pratikt]

umm i c i c so im guessing al the parts are just standard replacements??

[Pratikt]

du i hve to get all of those parts or are some kind of optional??

[RUM4MO]

I think that you should buy all these parts to stay safe!