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Run over me :-( it is way easier

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Wednesday spent 8 hours, on the rear axle, that has conventional springs (no struts) and after these two days I felt like a train ran over me :-( it is way easier to work on the struts..
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Replace damper and the top mount, you are likely

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Having said that, if you replace the damper and the top mount, you are likely to notice a big difference in steering and handling.
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Use spring compressors multiple times in the past, mostly

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I've used spring compressors multiple times in the past, mostly on Honda minivans and sedans.
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Replace damper and the top mount, you are likely

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Having said that, if you replace the damper and the top mount, you are likely to notice a big difference in steering and handling.
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Replace lower control arms, disassemble the struts, brakes

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, but suspension related (Volvo V70) I spent 9 hours on Tuesday with the front axle, replacing the lower control arms, disassemble the struts, brakes to install a set of
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Replace whole damper and the top mount

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This is one of those jobs where you should probably replace the whole damper and the top mount.
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Having said that, if you replace the damper and the top mount, you are likely to notice a big difference in steering and handling.
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, but suspension related (Volvo V70) I spent 9 hours on Tuesday with the front axle, replacing the lower control arms, disassemble the struts, brakes to install a set of
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This is one of those jobs where you should probably replace the whole damper and the top mount.
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Run over me :-( it is way easier

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Wednesday spent 8 hours, on the rear axle, that has conventional springs (no struts) and after these two days I felt like a train ran over me :-( it is way easier to work on the struts..
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Use spring compressors multiple times in the past, mostly

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I've used spring compressors multiple times in the past, mostly on Honda minivans and sedans.
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POST 1Original post

I was working on some other things over the weekend and noticed this. I believe this is the shock mount bearing... but I'm looking for confirmation before I start spending money. https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/2x99634351505.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq7IzIKKE44CpECBbx2wygxMFP9gFn1Q0hu_bp8NHn1XB3HVvAY

POST 2Original post

I suspect I just need this: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-strut-mount-kit-lemforder-99734301801kt

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This is one of those jobs where you should probably replace the whole damper and the top mount. Along with all the other hardware. A bit of a job but certainly doable. You will also need a spring compressor.

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Use multiple compressors where they fit and make sense and extreme caution

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A big plus 1 on what Boris said. Spring compressors can be dangerous. Having said that, if you replace the damper and the top mount, you are likely to notice a big difference in steering and handling. The car will be much more precise.

POST 6Original post

When you say damper, I assume you mean the strut? I've been hoping to hold that till next year since I was going to look at switching out to Bilsteins and probably new springs at the same time. My car has PASM for what its worth. I've used spring compressors multiple times in the past, mostly on Honda minivans and sedans. I agree it requires patience and caution, but is doable. I will be very careful. Thanks all for the help.

POST 7Original post

Not the strut bearing but a foam pad between the bearing and the strut. Ignore it and drive on. Unless you just like to spend money.

POST 8Original post

I feel sorry for you as the comments above are 100% accurate (specially about the spring compressors).. Note: Non Porsche , but suspension related (Volvo V70) I spent 9 hours on Tuesday with the front axle, replacing the lower control arms, disassemble the struts, brakes to install a set of Bilstein B8's with KW lowering springs Wednesday spent 8 hours, on the rear axle, that has conventional springs (no struts) and after these two days I felt like a train ran over me :-( it is way easier to work on the struts.. I used two different types of spring compressors and unfortunately I was not able to take it easy as today I was schedule for surgery and am not supposed to do any heavy lifting, (aging sucks..) :-( Going to your original question IMHO, save you money and replace the struts, strut bearings, bump stops, and spring isolators (on you picture), AND.. lower control arms and caster arms as all of these have rubber bushings that deteriorate with time, way better is to do it at the same time, as youi will save a bunch on labor, the best part is the fact that your car will drive like a new car again (better if you choose some performance parts) Good luck! PS: If by any chance you live in SoCal, I am offering to give you a hand to refresh your suspension (I am cheap, therefore some beer and wine will suffice.. LOL)

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