OEM suspension top mount

[tricker_luke]

I have recently purchased a set of Bilstein B14 coilovers which use the oem top mounts, however, I have seen that some replacemnt top mounts include a bearing.
On the set I bought this wasn't included, but does anyone know if it is actually required??

I bought my car on coilovers already so don't know what to expect with the bearing situation.

 

[RichA]

When I bought replacment top mounts I had to buy the bearings seperately, they were on eBay relatively cheap. They are thrust bearings and are required to allow the spring to twist when compressed from my understanding.

 

[tricker_luke]

I'll have a look then, didn't seem a great fit without the bearing to space it out!

 

[Crazylegs]

Thought I'd ask on here rather than start a new thread.

I think I need new OEM top mounts, can these be changed with the suspension still on the car thus saving me a new geo setup. Or does the damper and spring need to be removed?

Thanks.

 

[adamamuk]

As far as I've been told, the damper/spring need to be removed. I'm booked in with TorqueGT to get mine done.

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[RichA]

You will need to take the dampers out to change the top mounts so will need to have your alignment re-done afterwards.

 

[Crazylegs]

Thanks guys, not the news I wanted to hear lol.