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Top Mounts! New front top mounts / insulators on front, what a difference!

#1 User is offline   Tiwe98 

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 06:10 PM

I have just replaced the front top strut mounts / strut insulators and top mount bearings on my frp... i am amazed by the difference this has made and would recommened it to any one as it is pretty easy to do.

its really smoothed out the crashy feeling on the ride and just made the car feel alot nicer. its hard to explain!

The old top mount had compressed quite alot over the last 10 years!

anyway... here is a picture of a new top mount and a old one to show you

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Hope this is useful to you all...

#2 User is offline   Dogsbody 

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Posted 18 June 2010 - 07:18 PM

I have just ordered two as mine are knocking a bit.
I'm pretty sure they are the culprits.
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Posted 19 June 2010 - 11:35 AM

yea, i was going through a pair a month at the end of the frps life as a road car. They are pretty ropey.
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#4 User is offline   luke 

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Posted 19 June 2010 - 01:39 PM

are these the same as standard 1.7 top mounts?
if so where is the best place for them and how much.
cheers,
luke

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Posted 19 June 2010 - 02:27 PM

View Postluke, on 19 June 2010 - 01:39 PM, said:

are these the same as standard 1.7 top mounts?
if so where is the best place for them and how much.
cheers,
luke



Ford i expect. They probably make mickey mouse ones but the ford ones will be best.
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Posted 19 June 2010 - 02:47 PM

how much are they from ford

#7 User is offline   Sp234 

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Posted 19 June 2010 - 05:31 PM

Twie / anyone,

any instructions on how to fit?

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#8 User is offline   Tiwe98 

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Posted 21 June 2010 - 03:52 PM

You can get ford ones or blue print items, in the region of £10 - £25 each i'd imagine!

as for fitting.... you have to remove the strut to do this and you will also need to compress the springs if you are replacing the bearing too.

and yes they are the same as the standard 1.7 1.6 1.4... and all fiestas!

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 09:44 PM

I just had some 17" Wolfrace Katana alloys fitted to my Puma and the mechanic said I needed to replace my top mounts too cos it would trash my new tyres, glad to know its an in-expensive job

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Posted 13 August 2010 - 08:50 AM

The Ford items are currently priced at £20 each... the bearing is around £6...make sure both are changed... :good:

still can't decide whether to try the Billet Alloy ones on mine with the new dampers.... :derr: :derr:

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Posted 16 August 2010 - 10:06 PM

yes defo...so much feel...
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