Hi,
is the anyone that has OEM struts on the side to take a measurements of upper strut mount gasket front and rear? Inner hole diameter, thickness and material at least. Ideally the whole thing. What material this is actually? Not paper, shouldn't take moisture.








I am in the process of replacing H&R lowering springs with ST X coilovers. While doing it I would also like to refresh the rubber bits of the upper struts. The problem is, here in Europe it would take weeks if not months to get them and they quoted me for 55 USD per corner(!) for this flimsy stuff. I am thinking of getting them cut. If someone has a DWG that would be insanely great!

I also plan to check and replace the rubbery bits (painted yellow in the pic). The aftermarket kit is KYB SM5482. Any experience with these?



Thank you very much for your help and effort. I appreciate it.

 

The OEM gasket is just a circle with the center cut out, no bolt holes or anything. The OD is 87.5mm, ID is 56mm and it's only 0.5mm thick.

 

Thanks! Yes, there's more than one versions.
Is it rubbery or more paper like? I believe the material should be Klingerit. Used for many applications. It doesn't compress, like rubber does, and it doesn soak in water.

Now if someone has the front one, the set is done.

 

Have you found it?


 

Hi, thanks for reminding me.

I couldn't find the measurements, so I went and bought a rough estimate of Vulcanized Nylon 0,65mm thick. Rubber is vulcanized with Nylon fabric and is used for air membranes in various applications. Resistant to tear, water resistand. Alternatively you can use Klingerit - non compressable, water resistant.
When I took the struts off I made new "gaskets". The oem stuff on the rear is a joke! That's more more paper than anything else, it's hard as plastic and they charge around 50 EUR. Front top mounts didn't have anything on them. I suppose the previous owner just threw them out.





And here's the video of the whole ordeal of suspension replacement. ST X coilovers.