I got a set of new H&R street coilovers for an incredible price and will be installing them in the next few weeks. I know there are some bearings that go bad on the top of the front struts. I've seen pictures of them coming apart. Does anyone have the part number for these bearings, and any other part numbers for new items I should use during the installation?
Thanks in advance

 

Before this gets pushed to page 3 I wanted to try again. I have the coilovers now and in the box there is nothing to replace the top mounts in the front. Can anyone tell me what I need to buy to replace the front top mounts and bearings?

 

Here is the part number diagram for the front struts:
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...section=402-00

I am no expert mechanic, but I don't think you really need to change anything.

 

Now I feel foolish...I completely forgot about the AA online parts diagrams! Thanks for the reminder.

 

#11 and #12 in that atlanta diagram should be all thats needed but i was only replacing those. not setting up new coilovers. not sure what that might require above/beyond but can't imagine what they might be! certainly things like th support washers are re-usable but you'd better get confirmation of that. nice upgrade

 

Does #12 actually wear out? I will definitely get a pair of #11 because I've seen what they typically look like after 50k miles which I have but the top will cost $500 and I'd rather spend that on a rear sway upgrade. How can you tell if part #12 is shot?

 

if i'm not mistaken(!?) #12 is the actual "mount" itself? its the rubber bits that crumble and actually disintegrate. the other bits are the bearings ( #11? ) that are sealed within that "ring". they are only 50 bucks while the top mounts themselves are 240 ish.

11 99634350100 Angular-Contact Bearing
1
$31.72
12 99634301504 Supporting Mount
(DRIVER SIDE)
1
$253.76
(12) 99634301604 Supporting Mount
(PASSENGER SIDE)

decent pricing btw on auto atlanta. the mounts are a bit + while the bearings are -, so 6 of one? and 1/2 dozen of another lol

 

These are the parts I've read about so I really appreciate the information. I guess I need to spend another $600 to do the job right. At least I'll have everything ready when the time comes for the install.

 

I had to replace mine during my install last week. The original's were shot in the front when they took off the OEM stuff. Was about 630 bucks in parts to replace.

 

Seems like an expensive part to be replacing for preventative maintenance, absent of symptoms

 

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I completely agree, but...

I hear a distinct clicking sound from the front suspension when going over small bumps. All the bushings and connections underneath look good and I've read other threads saying that these top mounts usually wear out by 50k. I have 53k so as long as I'm doing work in the area I figured I would replace them too.

 

Mine is going under the knife today for the Ohlins R/T install with Tarret F/R drop links. Keeping my fingers crossed there are not other extra parts needed

 

If you're still on the original strut mounts and bearings, I'd say you probably need to replace them.

 

absolutely. we drive around with worn out stuff all the time! not having a clue and those would be top of the list. and mrmaas' "clicking" sound? will probably be eliminated with the new bearing and top mounts. it's a very wise preventative part replacement on a 11/14yr old car, although i waited to "hear" pops and clicks also.

gl with the coilover install.

 

I ended up going with new top mounts since they were pretty worn. I went with stock since I was'nt sure about the the tarret products being too stiff and potentially chatter my teeth all day.