Replacement Top Mounts
12-02-2017, 07:13 PM
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No, you need to remove it w/ the impact wrench otherwise it will spin on you.
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Dalplex (12-03-2017)
12-02-2017, 10:42 PM
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SL55, Opel GT, 70 LT-1, BMW 745 turbo, MRoadster, 49 Stude truck, 69 Z/28, Ferrari project
Give me your shipping address, and I will mail the tool I made to you. I have no use for it, as I sold the car.
Send me a PM if interested. Price is $0.00. No, you can't talk me down. I just like helping out car guys.
Lynn
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Dalplex (12-03-2017)
12-04-2017, 11:56 AM
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12-07-2017, 10:54 AM
#32
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Renault12ts- The compression from having the wheels on the ground help some but in most cases, it will spin on you. You're lucky that yours weren't too tight to start with that's why you were able to remove them.
Dalplex- That socket should work providing the spacing of the 2 pins matches the holes on the top nut. Please provide the p/n so others know where to go & buy one when needed.
Dalplex- That socket should work providing the spacing of the 2 pins matches the holes on the top nut. Please provide the p/n so others know where to go & buy one when needed.
12-07-2017, 04:12 PM
#33
Unfortunately. It does not work for this case.
as the picture shows. It is for the air fitting on the air,attic struts with distance between pins of 13 mm and 15 mm
i had contact the seller but no luck.
as the picture shows. It is for the air fitting on the air,attic struts with distance between pins of 13 mm and 15 mm
i had contact the seller but no luck.
12-08-2017, 02:03 PM
#34
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I would be cautious using an impact wrench, as you risk rotating the whole strut and damaging the pipe.
What I do is jack the opposite rear corner of the car and put more weight on the strut I'm trying to undo.
Nick
What I do is jack the opposite rear corner of the car and put more weight on the strut I'm trying to undo.
Nick
01-17-2018, 01:23 PM
#36
Sorry if I am asking the bleeding’ obvious
does the new bush go on top in the engine compartment or does it go between the underside of the body and the rubber shockmount that rests against the shock absorber?
hope to do this job when it warms up, too cold in Scotland just now to work outside!
does the new bush go on top in the engine compartment or does it go between the underside of the body and the rubber shockmount that rests against the shock absorber?
hope to do this job when it warms up, too cold in Scotland just now to work outside!
01-17-2018, 01:34 PM
#37
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You use the new bushing to fill the gap so it goes on top of the strut. Remove the round nut, insert the new bushing, put the round nut back on then tighten it.
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Romeo4 (01-17-2018)
01-17-2018, 02:57 PM
#38
Thanks superfast, I got a bit confused by some of the pictures and posting. Intend to do this once I have sourced a local supplier of the rubber sheet, local company wanted £28 for two bushes, reckon I should be able to make them myself cheaper.
it is good to know all the work can be done from under the bonnet (hood)
it is good to know all the work can be done from under the bonnet (hood)
01-17-2018, 05:46 PM
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Glad to help. You should be able to find a sheet of rubber & cut it yourself or you can also stack a couple big metal flat washers to fill the gap. I've made the rubber donuts for the fronts & used the metal flat washers purchased at a local hardware store for the rears.
01-18-2018, 11:07 AM
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Thanks superfast, I got a bit confused by some of the pictures and posting. Intend to do this once I have sourced a local supplier of the rubber sheet, local company wanted £28 for two bushes, reckon I should be able to make them myself cheaper.
it is good to know all the work can be done from under the bonnet (hood)
it is good to know all the work can be done from under the bonnet (hood)
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Romeo4 (02-01-2018)
01-18-2018, 03:58 PM
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I have done 15 or so of these, a handful require heating of the center of the nut. They have thread locker on them from the factory. This is the easiest way I have found.
01-18-2018, 04:18 PM
#42
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The nut has rubber underneath so be careful when applying heat. I've always used the impact wrench to remove the nut & put it back on. It works every time for me.
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biker349 (10-19-2020)
01-18-2018, 06:24 PM
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Confession time - I originally thought the rear bushes were different to the front, but it turns out they're just much deeper, and the bush design is much the same. I made a tool and removed my first rear bush today. I wish I had realised that three years ago!
Nick
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biker349 (10-19-2020)
01-18-2018, 06:55 PM
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Yeah, the rears also use the same nuts so the process is about the same. Just remove the covers from the rear deck, remove the 3 nuts holding each strut then jack the rear up so you can access the round nuts on top of the struts (do 1 at a time). Since the gaps on mine aren't as wide as the front so I just used a couple big metal flat washers to shim/fill the gaps & that's it. Pretty easy to do.
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biker349 (10-19-2020)
01-19-2018, 03:09 AM
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It only needs enough heat to release the thread locker. Impact risks spinning the strut around and damaging the pipe.
01-19-2018, 03:10 AM
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15 - wow! I'm glad someone has been able to make some money out of my idea, rather than having MB dealers take everyone to the cleaners for a simple problem.
Confession time - I originally thought the rear bushes were different to the front, but it turns out they're just much deeper, and the bush design is much the same. I made a tool and removed my first rear bush today. I wish I had realised that three years ago!
Nick
Confession time - I originally thought the rear bushes were different to the front, but it turns out they're just much deeper, and the bush design is much the same. I made a tool and removed my first rear bush today. I wish I had realised that three years ago!
Nick
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Welwynnick (01-19-2018)
12-06-2019, 08:43 PM
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S600
I noticed yesterday that my strut mount bushings are toast, especially the driver side, about an inch of play. I put in an email to Arnott Industries tonight inquiring on a price for just the mounts themselves and not the entire unit. They remanufacture Mercedes struts and they're obviously installing new mounts on their reman units. I am hoping they would be willing to sell the mount bushings separately. This would be a breakthrough for us ABC guys who need them. I'll keep you all updated with what I find out.
Justin
Justin
04-24-2020, 04:33 AM
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I noticed yesterday that my strut mount bushings are toast, especially the driver side, about an inch of play. I put in an email to Arnott Industries tonight inquiring on a price for just the mounts themselves and not the entire unit. They remanufacture Mercedes struts and they're obviously installing new mounts on their reman units. I am hoping they would be willing to sell the mount bushings separately. This would be a breakthrough for us ABC guys who need them. I'll keep you all updated with what I find out.
Justin
Justin
