What all do I need when replacing struts?

[JStin]

I have 4 KYB-GR2 struts ordered. I'm confused about what else that I'll need to get to do the job right & complete. I see the terms: plates, mounts & bearings. Do I need all the above?

I'm thinking I'll get these: http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...ts1.php?id=403 since they say that they work well with the GMPP Handling Kit that I've ordered. (back ordered at GMPD til the end of Aug. by the way)



Thanks.

[LittleHoov]

The old mounting plates are probably reusable although they are sometimes pretty rusty.

Youll want new bearings on the front, if someone tries to sell you rear strut bearings, smack them

The link in your post didnt work for me, but I do though that you will need a spring compressor of some sort so you can remove the old struts and install the new. They are available for rent at most parts stores, its most commonly called a Macpherson strut compressor.

[JStin]

For some reason the link doesn't work the first time you click it for me either but if you click it 2 or 3 times it works...? It just looks like a deeper dished washer that contacts the strut bearing (or whatever is the top of the strut) tighter than OEM. They also say that it helps with pogoing with the Eibach lowering springs too. I wish I knew how to screen save an image then post it.