1.STRUT MOUNTS OPTIMIZE SUSPENSION AND STEERING PERFORMANCE:
Reduces suspension, road noises and vibrations
Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE quality
Dust Cover & Bump cushion
Keeps leak-causing contaminants away from polished strut shafts
Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE
Feature a travel-limiting bumper to prevent the strut from bottoming out |
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2.STRUT MOUNTS: THE UNSUNG HERO. KEEPS YOUR RIDE QUIET & VIBRATION FREE.
As the name (strut mount) implies, it’s a component that attaches the suspension strut to the vehicle. In addition, it insulates the tire noise & vibrations from the vehicle. Many (front) strut mounts also contain a bearing or bearing plate that serves as the steering pivot.
video-thumb(mount) A strut mount is like a sandwich. One side bolts to the vehicle, the other side to the strut. In the middle is a rubber-like insulating material. So as the vehicle moves and goes over bumps, the up & down impact pushes and pulls at the mount. The mount’s job is to cushion the impacts to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that could transmit into the vehicle.
On many front struts, the mount also includes a bearing that the strut attaches to. With one on each side of the vehicle, these bearings act as the steering pivots. The bearing is a critical component that affects steering movement smoothness and response.