Strut Mount Popped Out!!!

[riruiz_88]

as we went for a test drive with my new suspension mods, we hear a clunk clunk noise near the springs. so we pull over and we see the shock has shot through its own mount. do yous think i should get an original honda mount or get a used one? the other side looks like its on its way out aswell, so im gonna get 2 just in case. tell me wat u guys think if u got any other ideas? here is what i mean>>>
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[Bludger]

maybe you didn't tighten the top bolt enough, tighter might make it hold tighter, from the looks of it. the rubber will spread making a stronger hold

just a n00b oppinion from observing the pics

never delt with shocks

[bennjamin]

you left out a metal washer - black in colour and about the same diameter as the rubber that pushed out. It is designed to sit inbetween the upper bush (shown) and the piston rod cover.

Dont be worried just jack it up , take it out and put it together PROPERLY

[6000rpm]

missing the upper pillow ball mount maybe?

[bennjamin]

missing the upper pillow ball mount maybe?

only aftermaret upper mounts have pillow ball mounts.
Most if not all stock suspension on cars has an upper mount , with bushes and washer either side of mount and a single upper locking nut to hold the spring secure / captive.

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

you left out a metal washer - black in colour and about the same diameter as the rubber that pushed out. It is designed to sit inbetween the upper bush (shown) and the piston rod cover.

Dont be worried just jack it up , take it out and put it together PROPERLY

as above, you didnt put the strut back togeter properly.

[PaZzMaN-R]

what suspention or shock and spring combo it that?

[riruiz_88]

what suspention or shock and spring combo it that?

its KYB shocks with King springs. do u guys think i should get a new original strut mount from honda or just push the thing back in using the mount i currently have? also can anyone shed some light as to why when we were puttin the font left shock in, the CV pops out?

[BluEG]

also can anyone shed some light as to why when we were puttin the font left shock in, the CV pops out?

might be because you disconnected the upper ball joint and that gave it enough movement to pop out.

[bennjamin]

its KYB shocks with King springs. do u guys think i should get a new original strut mount from honda or just push the thing back in using the mount i currently have? also can anyone shed some light as to why when we were puttin the font left shock in, the CV pops out?

No. Just jack the car up properly , and take the entire shock OUT.
Undo the lot and lay it down. Put it together PROPERLY with the larger washer either side of the bush (in the upper mount). THIS is why the shock has pushed through the upper mount.
I think you guys need to step back and pay a few $$$ to get someone who knows what they are doing.

EDIT i saw you are in QLD - pm "barefootbonzai"to help you out. Im sure a few $$$ or a beer or two and he will fix it up.

[riruiz_88]

I think you guys need to step back and pay a few $$$ to get someone who knows what they are doing.

the person who was helpin me was my mate who is an apprentice mechanic. but i guess he is still learnin, thats life ey. thanx man ill pm him and see what he says. i thought i would need to get a new mount cause it has popped right out of its mount.

[riruiz_88]

No. Just jack the car up properly , and take the entire shock OUT.
Undo the lot and lay it down. Put it together PROPERLY with the larger washer either side of the bush (in the upper mount). THIS is why the shock has pushed through the upper mount.
I think you guys need to step back and pay a few $$$ to get someone who knows what they are doing.

EDIT i saw you are in QLD - pm "barefootbonzai"to help you out. Im sure a few $$$ or a beer or two and he will fix it up.

is this the large washer you meant by in your reply? cause my friend still tells me that i need new mounts, but im gonna try explain it more when he comes over. i dont wanna buy anythin that i dont need, so please shed some light to this>>>
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[bennjamin]

ontop of the circled washer , there should be another washer , THEN the shock cover , THEN another washer , then the upper mount. Ontop of this mount, should be one last washer, THEN the top locking nut.