Suspension Top mount bearings

1. martin1977 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Aberdeen Posts: 155 Evo 8 FQ300 (3 of) Civic Type R BMW M3 Convertib

   #1 9th November 2009, 13:29

   Hi,
   
   Where is the best place to buy suspension top mount bearings???
   
   I'm fitting new dampers next week and while I have everything stripped off (car that is ) I'd like to replace these along with my already purchased drop links, wishbones, poly bushes and Bilsteins.....
   
   Would be IDEAL if anyone had part numbers and possibly an indicative price...
   Much appreciate any advice.
   
   Martin
2. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

   #2 9th November 2009, 13:31

   i got some from euro car parts matye, cant remember the exact price but were very cheap
3. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #3 9th November 2009, 13:39

   as said eurocarparts.com
4. martin1977 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Aberdeen Posts: 155 Evo 8 FQ300 (3 of) Civic Type R BMW M3 Convertib

   #4 9th November 2009, 14:03

   Thanks guys.... I actually thought they'd be a more "specialised" part and be dealer only as opposed to off the shelf motor factors!!!
   
   yes, I should have checked and researched before starting a new thread.....
   
   
   Cheers again!!
   
   Martin
5. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #5 9th November 2009, 18:26

   Try 106parts.com
6. martin1977 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Aberdeen Posts: 155 Evo 8 FQ300 (3 of) Civic Type R BMW M3 Convertib

   #6 10th November 2009, 11:39

   Just had a look on all the sites posted.....
   Can anyone identfiy exactly what parts I'd need???
   Not sure if they all do the same thing...
   
   It would be to replace both sets of Top Mounts (bearings) on an 03 VTS
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 10th November 2009, 11:44

   These are the bearings:
   
   http://www.106parts.com/s2/page1.php...4=21&part=2489
   
   These are top mounts:
   
   http://www.106parts.com/s2/page1.php...4=21&part=2607
   
   The bearings are what the strut rotates on when you steer, the top mounts keep the top of the strut attached to the car - the rubber absorbs little bumps/movement.
8. martin1977 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Aberdeen Posts: 155 Evo 8 FQ300 (3 of) Civic Type R BMW M3 Convertib

   #8 10th November 2009, 15:33

   Delightful... just ordered!!!
   
   Many thanks buddy!!!!
9. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

   #9 14th May 2010, 14:06

   Would it be necessary to purchase both the top mount and the bearing if its the bearing thats gone?
10. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #10 14th May 2010, 14:11

    106 parts are a rip off.
    
    If you bought from there you'd be paying £29.99 for the bearings and £31.49 for the top mounts. Plus postage
    
    
    Euro car parts sell the exact same ones for £32.07 which is a full pair of bearings and mounts which is an absolute bloody bargain. For the price its something that more people should consider if their car has done fairly high milage. Bearings in particular
    
    Heres the link
    http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...840f5bf18&MTGK

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11. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

    #11 14th May 2010, 14:13

    Nice One, Thank You
12. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #12 14th May 2010, 14:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by willsy 106 parts are a rip off. If you bought from there you'd be paying £29.99 for the bearings and £31.49 for the top mounts. Plus postage Euro car parts sell the exact same ones for £32.07 which is a full pair of bearings and mounts which is an absolute bloody bargain. For the price its something that more people should consider if their car has done fairly high milage. Bearings in particular Heres the link http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...840f5bf18&MTGK

    That's a good shout tbh - and a bargain from Eurocarparts !!
    
    I'd much prefer to use SKF over Firstline too!
    
    I feel a tad embarrassed posting the link to 106parts above now - eurocarparts never used to have such a good website for ordering parts, their new (well relatively new) website is easy to use and gives good information on the parts!