Ebay solid top mounts

[Greg.w]

Hello!

Has anyone got any experience of the solid top mounts on ebay? They're about £115 delivered, look decent and seem similar to others on the market at twice the price.

Thanks
Greg

 

[R3k1355]

eBay, says enough.

Just be careful, could be fine could be total pap.

 

[loggyboy]

Link?

 

[RSRowe]

Link?

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Greg.w]

Link?

Renault Clio 172/182 solid top mounts - also fits Twingo RS | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Renault Clio 172/182 solid top mounts - also fits Twingo RS at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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[avstar1]

Looks like the same as these ones on sale here: https://cliosport.net/threads/mike-arter-top-mounts.846232/

 

[Greg.w]

Looks like the same as these ones on sale here: https://cliosport.net/threads/mike-arter-top-mounts.846232/

Yep looks to be the same ones.

Any one got a set or had a set?

 

[Jackie]

I'm tempted to buy a pair.
Even with new Febi top mounts it's loose as a wizards sleeve at top of the dampers. It's like the rubber donut thing is too small or the cap can't drop low enough to take up the slack.

 

[Jackie]

Looks like the same as these ones on sale here: https://cliosport.net/threads/mike-arter-top-mounts.846232/

Fellas name on eBay is indeed Mike.

 

[Greg.w]

Just as a follow up, I bought these after finding the guy on FB.

Quality is fantastic imo. Fitting to the shock was easy. Fitting to the car was just drilling 3 x 8.5mm holes each side. Car is still on axle stands at the minute but all looks great. The spherical bearing is ptfe maintenance free, and is bigger than competitors (so I'm told). Also replacing the bearing in the future is easy, either return to the seller for a small fee or they tell you what bearing to buy to DIY.

I will update again when I get the car on all 4 wheels and take it a run.

 

[Jackie]

I've bought the Gaz ones, purely because I didn't want to drill holes in the body. I think it screws together from above and below turret.

 

[loggyboy]

I've bought the Gaz ones, purely because I didn't want to drill holes in the body. I think it screws together from above and below turret.

Send them back fast.

 

[Jackie]

What's problem with them? They just not fit for purpose?

 

[loggyboy]

Not IME. I couldn't get them to tighten up, the smallest gap between the rings was 2mm, the steel thickness was 1.8!

 

[Jackie]

Not IME. I couldn't get them to tighten up, the smallest gap between the rings was 2mm, the steel thickness was 1.8!


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The gap between my top caps and turret is around 15mm. Way too much. Car body bounces around on uneven roads (most of UK roads then)
My other solution is the machine some 12mm thick large spacers to sit under the top mount bearings. This would take up that slack hopefully.

Thanks for sharing your experience mate. Very helpful.

 

[Jackie]

Just as a follow up, I bought these after finding the guy on FB.

Quality is fantastic imo. Fitting to the shock was easy. Fitting to the car was just drilling 3 x 8.5mm holes each side. Car is still on axle stands at the minute but all looks great. The spherical bearing is ptfe maintenance free, and is bigger than competitors (so I'm told). Also replacing the bearing in the future is easy, either return to the seller for a small fee or they tell you what bearing to buy to DIY.

I will update again when I get the car on all 4 wheels and take it a run.

When you have them fitted I would love to hear your feedback.

Do you think these solid mounts would be too harsh for road use is my main question. Cheers.

 

[loggyboy]

The gap between my top caps and turret is around 15mm. Way too much. Car body bounces around on uneven roads (most of UK roads then)
My other solution is the machine some 12mm thick large spacers to sit under the top mount bearings. This would take up that slack hopefully.

Thanks for sharing your experience mate. Very helpful.

Thats normal for clios.

clio top mount gap - Google Search

 

[Jackie]

I sent those Gaz mounts back, didn't even try fitting em.
Just fitted some rubber rings under top mount caps, removes all that slack. Haven't driven car yet though.

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[RichValver]

Pardon our interruption...

Iv been using this type for ages now. Save drilling holes