Does a strut assembly include mounts?
A MacPherson strut assembly is made up of the strut, bumpstop or boot, spring, springseat, and mount. Some strut assemblies also include other parts such as a spring isolator or mount bearings. Here is a quick and easy visual of a typical strut assembly.
What does a complete strut assembly include?
A complete strut assembly is a combination of two main parts: a spring and a shock absorber. (Sometimes the term strut refers to the shock absorber portion only, but other times the term is used to denote the entire assembly including the spring).
Can you reuse Springs on struts?
There is generally absolutely no need to replace springs. But as noted, ‘quick struts’ are often more econonomical and should include other parts like upper strut mounts/bearings and the bumpstops and dust covers located inside the spring.
Can you replace strut mounts without replacing struts?
Strut mounts don’t need any maintenance. They don’t need to be replaced unless they are worn out or there is some other problem with them. There are several reasons why strut mounts may need to be replaced. The most common is when a worn out strut mount produces a clunking or rattling noise.
Do quick struts come with mounts?
Quick struts come with mounts. The front ones have a set of bearings and they do wear out. The rear does not have bearings and probably does not need replacing.
Do I need to replace spring with strut?
Should you replace coil springs each time you replace shocks or struts? Absolutely not. Inspect the coils every time you replace any suspension component. Ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arms, pitman arms and control arms that are compromised can all wreak havoc on the coil spring and shock or strut.
Are there any Subaru Outback struts left in stock?
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How tall are the springs on a Subaru strut lift?
ASSEMBLED BY RALLITEK! The advertized ride height specified for this product is a measurement taken from a completely stock vehicle. Your vehicle’s actual ride height after installing these springs may be more or less depending on your vehicle’s trim package, addons, or additional modifications.
Why does my Subaru Outback have ghost walking?
This is an issue called “Ghost Walking” that happens to the 2005-2009 Outback due to the amount of change in the rear toe that happens through the suspension travel.
What’s the difference between KYB strut and strut plus?
Strut-Plus. At the heart of Strut-Plus is the KYB Excel-G Gas Strut which is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines and is calibrated to compensate for wear caused by vehicle age & miles driven. Where applicable, the KYB Strut-Plus also includes a new coil spring, mount, insulator, bearing plate and attaching parts.