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morbidgorilla

03-04-2009, 06:27 PM

I was getting a slight clunk from the rear so I decided to check the strut mount bolts to see if the strut tower bar was loose
Of course the front most stud snapped off
I have a few questions like can the studs be replaced or do I have to do the mount?
One of the guys at the dealership said it should be OK to drive it for now as I have to do the Struts and mounts anyhow, Is this true?

kgj996

03-05-2009, 07:21 AM

As long as you are not auto-xing with the car it should be fine. If it was the front strut I would not drive with it, but the back mounts take a lot less stress on the road.

GC4-RS

03-05-2009, 10:22 AM

hmm i should prolly check mine too :eek:

morbidgorilla

03-05-2009, 11:41 AM

USE TORQUE WRENCH

Pulski

03-05-2009, 12:22 PM

^^ 12 ft/lbs on the mounts. 20 WILL snap them off.

And yes, you will need a new mount. I had to do mine and it was a fairly quick project. You should be able to do it without needing an alignment.

That said, I drove with 2 broken studs in the back for a couple days and it was ok. Just take it easy, make sure the 2 that are left are properly torqued and try not to slam any pot holes.