Hello fellow Honda-Heads! So the top shock mount bushings are like destroyed on my del Sol...


I plan on replacing the following parts but have a couple of questions.
- #7 (2 per side) and #10


My questions are:
- Is there anything else I should change while I have them out?
- Are the rears the same as the fronts?

Thank you for the input!

 

The parts and construction are similar front to rear, but the spring cap isolator rubber is a different part number.

 

You may need to replace #14, bump stop, as well. They are made out of a foam that tends to deteriorate over time.

 

Thank you both for the input. I’ll have to look for the rear bushing part number and will plan on replacing the bump stops.

 

If you're asking the question, wouldn't you consider replacing the shocks while everything is apart?

 

I was thinking the same thing, If you have to go thru all the pain to get to the strut bushing, just replace the whole thing with Quickstruts from Amazon or wherever. Unless they are the expensive lowing/handling struts

 

Yeah, maybe you're right... they're KYB AGX's with Eibach springs. Nothing really special and about 10 years old with 50K miles. They're still good but maybe I should just replace everything. Thank you for the input everyone!

 

I dunno... I am about to put this same combination on my CRV... and I HOPE that they last more than 50K miles !!! Incidentally, I will be replacing all of the rubber bushings and dust covers with new product at the time of installation. If they are still good... why replace them ??? Unless you are looking for some adjust-ability or seek a different ride height ???

 

You should also replace that #6 upper washer with an OEM part. The edges are curved upward away from the bushing. This is to prevent the washer from cutting into the rubber like your flat ones did:



Or you can order Integra Type-R bushings that do away with the top washer completely (cause it's built-into the rubber). Unfortunately, these are very expensive unless you guy them from Japan (Amayama.com):
51631-SL0-901
USA: 51631-SL0-901 Genuine Acura Suspension Strut Mount Bushing
Japan: Buy Genuine Honda 51631SL0901 (51631-SL0-901) Rubber, Shock Absorber Mounting. Prices, fast shipping, photos, weight - Amayama

 

Thank you for the additional input guys, noted.

 

Can I replace the top bushings from the top without removing the entire assembly?

 

Yes but you have to have the vehicle on the ground before you try and loosen that top nut. If the car is on jackstands, that would be very dangerous.

 

Replaced these from the top, quick easy job and no more squeaking!