Rebuilding the struts

MojaveKJ · **Posted:** Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:40 pm

When rebuilding the struts do the mounting plates and top and bottom isolators need to be replaced as well? I'm planning on using OME 131 strut cartridges and 926 springs and am wondering if the other parts needs to be replaced at the same time.

If they do not need to be replaced...would it be a good idea to do so anyway as long as the struts are disassembled? Also, for strut mounts is it OK (better?) to use the Daystars or go with new factory mounts? The Daystars are so much cheaper. My 04 KJ has almost 106k miles on it.

Thanks for any and all input!

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:23 am

strut cartridges?

Somebody must play with euro trash a lot :lol:

No, you don't HAVE to...but it's a good idea.

MojaveKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:52 am

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

strut cartridges?

Somebody must play with euro trash a lot :lol:

Huh?

KJ04 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:48 am

MojaveKJ wrote:

When rebuilding the struts do the mounting plates and top and bottom isolators need to be replaced as well? I'm planning on using OME 131 strut cartridges and 926 springs and am wondering if the other parts needs to be replaced at the same time.

If they do not need to be replaced...would it be a good idea to do so anyway as long as the struts are disassembled? Also, for strut mounts is it OK (better?) to use the Daystars or go with new factory mounts? The Daystars are so much cheaper. My 04 KJ has almost 106k miles on it.

Thanks for any and all input!

Just reuse the stock parts you have and change the front shocks. :wink:

Edvalencia · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:23 am

I just replaced the front shocks on my KJ (it has a Daystar lift) and reused everything. It handles much better now.
You might want to consider changing the front sway bar bushings while you're at it.

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:01 pm

MojaveKJ wrote:

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

strut cartridges?

Somebody must play with euro trash a lot :lol:

Huh?

There are no strut cartridges in a KJ's front end.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:00 pm

Edvalencia wrote:

I just replaced the front shocks on my KJ (it has a Daystar lift) and reused everything. It handles much better now.
You might want to consider changing the front sway bar bushings while you're at it.

The 1st one to get it right

,they actually are shocks,just get labeled as struts.

MojaveKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:14 pm

OK, I got it...shocks. But what about my question? Any advice there? Am I wasting my money on new mounts and isolators or is it worth it as long as I have everything apart? And Daystar or OEM? Why the price gap?

Thanks everyone, you all rule!

SweepnChoke · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:03 am

Like Edvalencia, when I did my lift (OME 927 over Rancho 17505) I reused the stock upper and lower isolators as well as the stock mounting plates. As long as there isn't any damage (and there shouldn't be), there is no problem reusing them.

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:00 pm

The only reason you would need Daystar upper mounts is if you are planning on adding a spacer.

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