sheltonfilms
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- Hoover, AL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Limited 3.5L
Got the notorious "Twang" sound coming from my Ex when turning the steering wheel, so it was time to replace strut mounts.
I know others like to do a simple quick strut replacement, but I've seen issues with non-OEM struts and springs and nothing was wrong with my originals, so I went with just replacing the mounts. If I could just get the bearing for the mounts, I'd probably go that route even.
Maybe a little more work, but it can save you an alignment as mounts shouldn't affect it as much as a whole new strut.
Only thing that I will add to this is to make sure you don't pull the hub away too far and pull the CV apart if you can help it. Mine slipped out, but I got it back in after rotating the rotor/hub a little. Just one thing to watch out for.
I used a clamshell type compressor instead of the twin screw types everyone sees. I kinda like to get my hands on either a twin screw type with a safety spacer bar or one that is a single screw with interchangable spring holding arms. Seems like there isn't a perfect compressor out there besides the $800 wall mount ones.
I know others like to do a simple quick strut replacement, but I've seen issues with non-OEM struts and springs and nothing was wrong with my originals, so I went with just replacing the mounts. If I could just get the bearing for the mounts, I'd probably go that route even.
Maybe a little more work, but it can save you an alignment as mounts shouldn't affect it as much as a whole new strut.
Only thing that I will add to this is to make sure you don't pull the hub away too far and pull the CV apart if you can help it. Mine slipped out, but I got it back in after rotating the rotor/hub a little. Just one thing to watch out for.
I used a clamshell type compressor instead of the twin screw types everyone sees. I kinda like to get my hands on either a twin screw type with a safety spacer bar or one that is a single screw with interchangable spring holding arms. Seems like there isn't a perfect compressor out there besides the $800 wall mount ones.
