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> GB for upper front strut tower rubber bushings, Goes inside 911.341.018.00 $34 a set on GB More later !!
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post Nov 30 2017, 02:21 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


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post Nov 30 2017, 03:39 PM
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Can these be installed without having to do an alignment?
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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=&...t&p=2538321
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I will take a set too please
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post Nov 30 2017, 11:20 PM
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is a "set" one side or for both right and left struts ???
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post Dec 1 2017, 10:40 AM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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All in......heck just Main Line me

Yea, a 914rubber part of the week subscription. Just keep sending parts on auto pay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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I want to order these but don't see them on the website.
Am I missing something?
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On the site now
https://www.shop.914rubber.com/Upper-Front-...m?categoryId=-1

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How does one know these need to be replaced ?
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