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[a2reed]

Looks like my Front suspension mount(s) need changing ....

After some investigation I have got it down to them but there are various makes on the market... being part of the steering I am guessing that OEM would be best would it not..???I

I have seen KYB and QH on fleabay but am unsure of the quality ... can anyone advise if these are any good ... who was the OEM made by ?....and how much?...i s it worth the extra?

[scottambrose]

i work at a large motor factors and all parts sold in the uk must meet or exceed oe specification and quality however some items just dont seem to be as good as oe. but some are better. in my experience, an anti roll bar d bush from oe compared to say a firstline one, is alot better feel and even looks better the quality of the rubber and the way its been cut all look better.
where as say a timing belt kit ie gates id have no worry fitting instead of oe. and infact i did on my mv6

[TheBoy]

Not sure how expensive they are, if not too bad, I'd probably stick with GM.  If a good quality pattern is significantly cheaper, though....

[Jimbob]

Hellishly expensive genuine, £100+ per side from memory!

I got Febi (I think) for a fraction of the price from my local factors.
plus they came complete with bearing, which was extra with genuine.

[Jimbob]

edit : found it...

Did my second front suspension top mount.

Both done now.

1st was fubar, 2nd very tired.

So much smoother now.
VX prices are extortionate at about £100 a side, used febi from my local factor at £38 a side for mount and race   Very pleased with the results.

[a2reed]

Indeed I am expecting the VX ones to be stupid money but does anyone know the OE Manufacturer ... were they lemforder etc?

Also I have seen these ...anyone know if either of the two makes are any good?

http://www.micksgarage.com/steering-suspension-parts/suspension-mounting-kit/vauxhall/omega/omega/1993-2004/2.5-v6/8117/

[a2reed]

or are contitech any good?

[feeutfo]

Ah, top shock mounts. Dunno. Interested though as my top mount barings are pitted. Although they don't seem to be causing any great issues.

What symptoms are you having by the way? I've yet to see these fail so not sure of the problems they cause tbh.

All German parts might sell them too, as a lemforder dealer. Not sure on price though. Not pericularly cheap I suspect.

[a2reed]

Creaking coming from that area ... changed everything else and checked steering box and idler ... new wishbones as welll.. it is either the mount and bearing gone or the spring is snapped at the top ..


BTW "buypartsby " now tell me the mount kit is made by KYB... any good?

[Jimbob]

I have a vague memory of the kyb ones being a slightly smaller size and causing someone a lot of grief....

[a2reed]

Mm ok ... now trying All German PArts .. he reckons Lemforder were the OEM parts for the top shock mounts

Has just given a price for the Lemforder mount plus bearing £39-68 plus the vodka and tonic ... so a beeter price than the copied parts!!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Would have thought that the OE would be Sachs Boge as they supplied the Strutts as complete assemblies.

[05omegav6]

 Not sure how compatible they are, but Monkfish sell heavy duty ones for the Monaro for £23...

[feeutfo]

Creaking coming from that area ... changed everything else and checked steering box and idler ... new wishbones as welll.. it is either the mount and bearing gone or the spring is snapped at the top ..


BTW "buypartsby " now tell me the mount kit is made by KYB... any good?

Might be worth checking the steering box bolts and idler bracket bolts to chassis are tight...? Auto Addict had a creaking knock on his. Swore blind it was top mounts, but nope. It was loose box bolts to chassis.

An easy and free check, and springs should be easily spotted if broken, by jacking the car for access.

[05omegav6]

Wasn't he chasing that creak around for months