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Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 30 2017, 02:21 PM

These are those pesky rubber bushings that go inside the top of the strut tower mount. Yes you can buy new metal mounts with the new rubber.....at $180 each!

I designed these to allow for install using a press, or with threaded rod, some washers and nuts. Getting the old one out is the hardest part. You can use a sharp knife to cut the upper lip and knock the rubber out the bottom. As the lip is what's holding it in. You can use a press and it will pop out.

Install is pretty easy. I designed it to act like a wedge-lock. Align the rubber in the metal part and use a bench vice (or press) to push the two sides together. I used a lower graphite content poly-graphite to allow these to push together under pressure. It creates a wedge lock that will hold the parts in place . You can see that the depth of engagement is correct on the top when the metal tube hits the ends of the bushing. It will be almost fully engaged but will require tightening about 1/8" more down during the install for the strut.

I think you will like these, especially for the price!

Also good to install while you do the A -arm rubber

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Posted by: mb911 Nov 30 2017, 03:39 PM

In on these to

Posted by: 7TPorsh Nov 30 2017, 04:08 PM

Can these be installed without having to do an alignment?

Posted by: BeatNavy Nov 30 2017, 04:22 PM

QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Nov 30 2017, 05:08 PM)

Can these be installed without having to do an alignment?

Yes, if you are careful. This may help a little: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=316524&view=findpost&p=2538321

Posted by: Chris Scott Nov 30 2017, 09:44 PM

I will take a set too please

Posted by: djway Nov 30 2017, 11:20 PM

All in......heck just Main Line me

Posted by: Mblizzard Dec 1 2017, 09:59 AM

Add me! I got to kick this habit but you make good stuff!

Posted by: toolguy Dec 1 2017, 10:06 AM

is a "set" one side or for both right and left struts ???

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 1 2017, 10:40 AM

Good question,
I typically (95% of the time) refer to a set as a complete car's worth. This is one of those times.

I know with my prices I've had people call to ask if it's enough for a car or if they need to order another.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 1 2017, 11:09 AM

QUOTE(djway @ Dec 1 2017, 12:20 AM)

All in......heck just Main Line me

Yea, a 914rubber part of the week subscription. Just keep sending parts on auto pay.

Posted by: MikeM Dec 1 2017, 11:50 AM

I want to order these but don't see them on the website.
Am I missing something?
Thanks.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 1 2017, 06:11 PM

On the site now
https://www.shop.914rubber.com/Upper-Front-Strut-Tower-Rubber-Bushing-Set-GB-STRUT.htm?categoryId=-1

Codes sent to all this far

Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 1 2017, 08:46 PM

How does one know these need to be replaced ?

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 1 2017, 08:47 PM

How does one know these need to be replaced ?

Posted by: nditiz1 Dec 1 2017, 08:54 PM

Code please

Posted by: restore2seater Dec 1 2017, 11:39 PM

I'm in for a set.

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 1 2017, 11:44 PM

I'm in, thanks!!

Posted by: 914four Dec 2 2017, 08:22 AM

In for a set.

Posted by: JamesM Dec 3 2017, 02:46 AM

You got me again.

Im in.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 4 2017, 04:42 AM

PMs sent to all this far

Posted by: mlindner Dec 4 2017, 08:25 AM

I'm in for a set, PayPal sent. Mark

Posted by: GregAmy Dec 4 2017, 08:28 AM

Send me one too, please.

Wife asked me today what I wanted for Christmas. I told her gift certs from 914Rubber. com.

She thought I was kidding.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 4 2017, 11:32 AM

Maybe we should add that option. We had never really done much as far as gift certificates but maybe we should ?

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 4 2017, 01:19 PM

Ordered mine, thanks!

Posted by: mepstein Dec 4 2017, 01:36 PM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Dec 4 2017, 12:32 PM)