Strut Assembly

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:51 am

I assume that for the strut assembly for my OME lift I reuse the strut top plate, correct? Meaning there's no way to assemble them ahead of time while still driving my Jeep? But if I did I could purchase the Moog strut mounts?

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:06 am

12KK SFD wrote:

I assume that for the strut assembly for my OME lift I reuse the strut top plate, correct? Meaning there's no way to assemble them ahead of time while still driving my Jeep? But if I did I could purchase the Moog strut mounts?

Yes you have to use the strut top plate. Some have bought new plates before to do theirs , make sure you also buy the lower isolator as well if you go that route

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:14 am

I was just looking at some photos and saw a lower isolator that I hadn't seen referenced before. Do the stock ones usually hold up well? Meaning, I probably don't need to buy new ones just in case mine are shot?

JeepMorrison · **Joined:** Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:34 am **Posts:** 1236

I have 180k on my stock isolators....they are fine.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:17 am

12KK SFD wrote:

I was just looking at some photos and saw a lower isolator that I hadn't seen referenced before. Do the stock ones usually hold up well? Meaning, I probably don't need to buy new ones just in case mine are shot?

I was just referencing the fact that you were thinking about buying upper strut plates to assemble before you tore it down when I mentioned the lowers

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:43 am

Thanks guys. I may just wait to assemble them until we're actually doing the install. Spending the extra money on new strut plates and spring isolators doesn't make sense at the moment.

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:18 am

On second thought, if I can get some strut plates for a decent price then I may look into getting them assembled ahead of time. I assume these isolators from JBA are what I'd need. I believe I already bought at least 1 pair of these so I'd need another pair per the JBA website, right?

http://jeepinbyal.com/liberty-2008-2012 ... lator.html

And I could spring for these for the front? http://jeepinbyal.com/liberty-2008-2012 ... -side.html

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:26 am

Check NAPA, top comes with isolator

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:51 am

Oh perfect. Thanks Tom!

ajohns1288 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 04, 2015 6:17 pm

If you preassemble ahead of time, make sure you have the washer that goes on top of the strut mount. Otherwise the shock nut will pull through the bushing.

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:06 am

Ok, thanks. Does this look like the washer you're referencing in this kit?

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0484386774

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:33 pm

I think so. It should come with your shocks too(It came with my Bilsteins).

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