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Nico2
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Joined: January 06, 2017
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Location: Fair Oaks, CA
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 Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:32 am Post subject: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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On my 1977 super convert I noticed a broken ring (stop ring??) on the strut mount. Is this an issue, do I need to replace?
If so, replace just the ring or the whole strut mount? Where do I get the ring-I looked around, doesn’t seem to be a typical spare part...
I also looked for replacing the strut mount, some run $40, others up to $75 a piece....
Anyone having a recommendation for a good source for a decent part?
Thanks much,
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vwoldbug
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Location: Ohio
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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| Do you know where that one came from ( don't buy there ) . Contact Topline . |
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Nico2
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Location: Fair Oaks, CA
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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| No, came with the car when I bought it. Other side is fine, but I will also replace!! |
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H2OSB
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Joined: April 14, 2013
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Location: Modesto, CA
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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All they do is provide less than metal to metal contact when/if your car goes over a bump causing the suspension fully extend. You could live without them(the ring). I would wait to replace until it was needed, but thats just me. Topline sells the same upper strut mounts everyone else does.
On my coil overs, I used the rubber part of the mount from a VW Fox because its higher durometer. I actually ground off the part where that plastic ring attaches to give a bit more clearance for the top piece to spin more freely.
JohnL (aka H2OSB)
www.superbeetlesonly.com
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Tim Donahoe
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Location: Redding, CA
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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Don’t worry about it. It will still buffer between the two pieces of metal. It’s just a crack. If a section was broken from the ring, you might want to replace. But that crack won’t prevent the ring from doing its job.
It’s an OEM strut top, by the way.
Tim
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Nico2
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Location: Fair Oaks, CA
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| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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Thanks everybody!!
Nothing to worry about, great!
I am going to replace all major front parts. Bushings, tie rods, ball joints.
Most concerned about the wheel alignment afterwards. 
All really looks stock! Amazing after so many years!!
Thanks again for the fast responses!! |
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Millertime610
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Joined: September 12, 2019
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Location: Long Island, New York
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| Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:52 am Post subject: Re: Super beetle strut mount - broken ring |
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Hey all!
Looking to service my struts on my SB and need some help!
From the upper shock mount to the body, for the 3 bolts, its a flat washer and a nylock nut. What size are those nuts? Its a 14mm wrench but no vendors seem to supply a set.
Are they 8mm/1.25 ?
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