Getrag Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Changing from Tein coilovers to bilsteins and springs. Will I need new topmounts all round (ie are they attached to the coilovers) or can I use my current ones. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Don't see why you can't use your current ones, If not they are about 80quid each from Mr T IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 You will probably ned top mounts. the bearings in the Tein spherical bearing type top mounts are rubbish and start knocking at low mileages, these can be replaced with proper joints for about 25 quid each. You may find the seat diameter of your top mounts is different to those required by stock springs anyway, making them impossible to use safely. I'd put stock mounts on myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 If not they are about 80quid each from Mr T IIRC Or if you do need them I have a full set here (used) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 if you have the Tein pillow-ball mounts i'd get new ones. if not then just stick with what you've got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 You can buy most of the Tein coilovers with or without the top mounts (ie. so the seat diameter must be the same). In which case you may have OEM upper mounts fitted already. The Tein upper mounts are usually green in colour, so you should be able to identify which you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I used my top mounts with the super street I have on, and the super flex that I took off so yes you can use em and yes they will fir, as long as they are in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 A new set of stock top mounts is your best bet Hamish - your suspension is quite 'knocky', wouldn't like to see you replace most of it and still have knocks! IIRC you'll need the mounts / plates that go on top of the springs too (between the spring top and the top mount) if changing from coilovers. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Thanks for information folks. James, I may be in touch, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 IIRC you'll need the mounts / plates that go on top of the springs too (between the spring top and the top mount) if changing from coilovers. What are these bits sorry, never heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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