Strut Mounts & Bearings w/ Eibachs

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fricker66

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After doing some research on both suspension related sections of this forum, I still have some outstanding questions as to the recommended strut mounts (front and rear) and front strut bearings that are best to be used when installing Eibach springs. I have a set of Eibach and Tokico struts that I hope to be installing later in October and just want to make certain I order the best mounts for this suspension package. Questions remaining:

1. Do aftermarket mounts work with Eibach springs for accurate seating of the spring to mount?

2. I understand that front police strut mounts are discontinued. What advantage, if any, does the factory mounts have over the aftermarket mounts?

3. SHONUT currently lists rear police strut mounts on his website. What advantages do these mounts have over aftermarket options or regular factory mounts?

4. What mounts/bearings would you guys recommend ordering? I want to minimize down time for the car and don't want to find out at the last minute that the aftermarket mounts won't work. However, I also don't want to spend extra money for factory mounts if the aftermarket options have no differences.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Josh has a very long writeup on the SHONUT site about how the different style factory mounts work. I went with the stock Ford mounts for my year, and I'm happy with them, I didn't have to run the shims that some people require.

The only negative thing I have heard about aftermarket mounts is that the studs are not as long as the factory, which can be a problem if you run a front STB.
 

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SHO92 said:
Josh has a very long writeup on the SHONUT site about how the different style factory mounts work.

I'm interested also.....do you have a direct link to that?? I looked all over the site for it, and couldn't find it. Thanks!
 

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Electricat said:
I'm interested also.....do you have a direct link to that?? I looked all over the site for it, and couldn't find it. Thanks!

Click on the hyperlink which is the strut mount listing itself. It will take you to the writeup.
 

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