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iTrader: (9)

I'm looking into replacing my strut mounts since I'l be running Tokico 5-way adj. shocks w. Eibach Sportlines.

I'm looking at the Spohn strut mounts, besides being able to adjust camber/toe angle, do the strut mounts help with ride quality?

Thanks

klause83z28

Yes, if you replace the old shocks and don't replace the mounts(if they are old and worn) the car will still had bad ride quality. It's recommended that you replace them every time you replace your struts, but most people don't. I also have been looking at tokico shocks. Tell us your opinions when you get them done since there really isn't a yea or neigh concensus on those yet.


Cheers!!!

Ohh by the way that car in your sig is gorgeous. I have not seen a better looking third gen in a while.

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

The OE's have some rubber to soften the ride. Spohn's don't, so I'd think the ride quality would be affected adversely. Others with experience with Spohn's version may offer better help.

JamesC

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iTrader: (9)

thanks for the info and compliment, it does make sense that a stock replacement with rubber would absorb more vibration leading to a smoother ride.

My concern was that the Spohn units are 1" taller than stock to provide extra strut travel for lowered cars. So what would be more beneficial, the extra inch from the Spohn units or the fact that the stock units would absorb more vibration?

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

Hotpart also makes one that's considerably cheaper than Spohns, and a lifetime warranty. Just another option.

BobItzaboy

Thats a loaded question and I'll explain why.
Ride quality is in the eyes of the beholder. You want soft Cadillac forgiving ride then keep your older worn out factory strut mounts because that old worn rubber will absorb some of the initial bump impact undampered and give a bit more feely until the rubber flexes to a point where the strut begins to damper.

Handling wise and performance? It takes out all the undampered slop that causes the chassis to bounce freely in a tad bit of up and down no mans land of rubber bushing defection. Your tires can travel up and down as much as 1 full inch undampered if those factory mounts are than worn. Replacing them with solid mounts and then bouncing on the fender of the same car will make it much more firm.

Now as for taking out thhe basket ball dribble after a bump? Yes that does help eliminate this undampered travel and smooth the car back to a settled chassis quicker. Its a give and take opinion.