What Strut Mounts Do
Strut mounts are not just a simple mounting point for the top end of the strut. They act as a pivot for the steering mechanism, providing a smooth steering response.
Worn mounts can hurt ride control and safety as well as produce squeaks, rattles, and vibration noise. Mount wear depends on the type of driving your customer does and the vehicle they drive.
When to replace strut mounts
In most cases, if the struts are worn out, the mounts will probably be worn out too. In some cases, the mounts will actually come apart when the struts are removed.
Replacing the strut mounts protects the customer’s investment in new struts, and helps avoid comebacks for continued noise and handling problems. KYB strut mounts are designed and built with quality that matches or exceeds the original mounts. Learn more...
How to tell if strut mounts are worn:
A worn mount will have one or more of the following characteristics:
- clunking noises
- vibration
- loose or stiff steering
- poor alignment
- tire wear
Visual indication of a worn mount is:
- cracked and/or sagging rubber
- ozone damaged rubber
- corrosion
- deformed or bent parts
Strut boots:
Strut boots protect the strut by keeping leak-causing dirt and debris away from polished strut shafts. In addition, the built-in travel-limiting bumper in the boot prevents the strut from bottoming out.
As with strut mounts, it’s a good idea to replace boots whenever the struts are replaced to protect the new units and avoid comebacks.
Anytime a strut boot is torn or cracked it should be replaced to protect the strut shaft seals.