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Megan Racing Coilovers Rear for Hyundai Elantra Sport 2016-2020 - 32-Level Adjust, Camber Adjustable Pillowball Front Top Mounts MR-CDK-HYE16S
Regular price $899.00 USDRegular price$1,099.00 USDSale price $899.00 USDOut of stock
What a strut mount does
A strut mount bolts the top of a MacPherson strut to the body. It carries the weight of that corner, isolates road noise and vibration, and on most front struts it holds a bearing that lets the strut turn when you steer. Because the mount sits in the alignment geometry, a worn one can affect camber, steering feel and tire wear. Rear struts usually have a mount without a steering bearing.
If you are not sure whether your car has struts or separate shocks and springs, read shocks vs struts.
Signs of a bad strut mount or bearing
- Clunks or knocks over bumps, or popping and squeaking when you turn at low speed.
- Stiff, notchy or binding steering, or a wheel that does not return to center well.
- Extra vibration through the steering or body.
- An alignment that will not hold, and uneven tire wear.
- Cracked rubber, rubber separating from the metal, or rust on the mount.
Some of these noises also come from end links, ball joints or wheel bearings. Rule those out with bad ball joint symptoms and wheel bearing noise.
How to choose a strut mount
Pick by what the car is for:
- Daily driver with stock struts. Buy an OE-style rubber mount. It keeps factory ride quality and noise levels. KYB, ACDelco and Sachs fit here.
- Lowered car on springs, or a car with alignment trouble. A camber or caster correcting mount can bring the alignment back into spec. Whiteline makes these for a few cars.
- Track car or coilovers. A pillowball mount replaces rubber with a spherical bearing. Steering is sharper, but more noise and vibration reach the cabin. Many coilover kits already include their own top mounts.
Then match the year, model, front or rear, and side. Some mounts are sold each and some as a pair, so check the listing.
Strut mount types compared
| Type | Brands on our store | Products | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OE-style mount and mount plate | KYB | 25 | $83 to $138 | Stock replacement with new struts |
| OE-style mount | ACDelco | 9 | $92 to $328 | GM, Buick and Cadillac |
| Strut bearing | Sachs | 1 | $89 | Stock replacement |
| Standard and bushing mounts | Whiteline | 7 | $75 to $235 | Firmer street mounts |
| Camber and caster mounts | Whiteline | 3 | $264 to $385 | Alignment correction |
| Strut mount upgrade | Ford Performance | 2 | $164 to $165 | 2005-2016 Mustang |
| Pillowball upper mounts | APEXi | 13 | $299 to $599 | JDM street and track cars |
| Coilover top mounts and parts | Godspeed, BLOX, Megan Racing | 9 | $11 to $100 | Rebuilding coilovers you already own |
Fitment by car and truck
Many of our performance mounts list fitment in the title. Here are the main ones:
| Vehicle | Mount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 | APEXi N1 pillowball upper mount | $399 |
| Nissan 350Z, 370Z, GT-R | APEXi pillowball upper mounts | $399 |
| Nissan 240SX S13 | APEXi pillowball upper mounts | $359 to $499 |
| Ford Mustang 2005-2016 | Ford Performance front strut mount upgrade, pair | $164 to $165 |
| Toyota Tacoma 2005-2023, Lexus GX | Whiteline front strut mount bushing kit | $99 |
| VW Golf R 2015-2019, Audi A3 2015-2016 | Whiteline camber and caster strut mount | $341 |
| Hyundai Elantra 2017-2020, Veloster 2019 | Whiteline caster and camber strut mount | $385 |
| Pontiac GTO and G8 | Whiteline standard strut mount | $126 to $224 |
For full setups, browse GR86, BRZ and FR-S suspension, 350Z and G35 suspension, Mustang suspension, Tacoma and 4Runner suspension and Golf R suspension.
Replace mounts with your struts
The mount itself is cheap, but getting to it is most of the labor because the strut has to come out and the spring has to be compressed. That is why Delphi and RepairPal both recommend replacing the mounts or bearings when you replace the struts, and doing both sides of the axle together so ride height and steering stay even. If you are buying complete strut assemblies, many already include a new mount.
What else you'll need
- A spring compressor if you are rebuilding a bare strut. See spring compressors.
- Struts or shocks if the old ones are leaking or worn. See KYB shocks and struts.
- Camber plates for coilover cars that need more adjustment than a fixed mount gives. See camber plates.
- An alignment after any mount change, since the top of the strut sets camber and caster.
Install notes and costs
Swapping a mount on a strut that is already out of the car is a short job once the spring is safely compressed. Removing and refitting the strut is the bigger task. Spring tension can cause serious injury, so if you do not own a proper compressor, have a shop do it. Torque the top nuts and the strut shaft nut to the factory specification.
On our store, OE-style mounts cost $75 to $138 for most cars, Whiteline camber and caster mounts run $264 to $385, and APEXi pillowball mounts run $299 to $599. Add labor and an alignment if a shop installs them.
Popular picks
- KYB Strut Mounts SM5907, $137.99: an OE-style mount to fit with new KYB struts.
- Sachs Strut Bearing 803047, $88.99: a stock replacement bearing.
- Ford Performance 2015-2016 Mustang Front Strut Mount Upgrade, $164.22: a firmer pair for the S550.
- Whiteline Tacoma and GX Front Strut Mount Bushing Kit, $98.89: for Tacoma and GX owners with tired mounts.
- Whiteline Golf R and A3 Camber/Caster Strut Mount, $340.99: adds alignment adjustment to a lowered MQB car.
- APEXi N1 Pillow Ball Upper Mount, FR-S, BRZ, 86, $399: sharper steering for track days.