KYB SM5180 - Strut Mount Kit , Black

Arrived on time. This is a must-replace item when installing new struts. I also purchased SM5179 for the other side. Exact fit and easy install if done while replacing struts. My struts were shot, and the rubber bushings in my old mounts were worn. Be sure to align these properly according to the instructions so that they fit properly and the bearing is installed correctly (easy).

Better than factory OEM mount at 1/2 the price. My 90.000 mile car rides as quiet as when it was new. This brand was recommended by my mechanic and I can see why. This is a job you want to do right the first time as it would be expensive to have to do over. AAA-1

If your ~2000 Camry front strut goes clunk over bumps, as reported in many blogs and a Camry technical report, this is the part that fixes it. Ya don't need a new strut. There are good fix-it-yourself blogs if you have spring compressor. It is a few hours to do both fronts for a weekend warrior. The two sides are different, don't mix them up. Be sure to have a 22mm socket with a breaker bar, and a 150lb torque wrench.

I purchased this mount to replace a cheaper Anchor made mount which had a very cheaply made ball bearing which fell apart almost immediately. This mount caused me more trouble than any new car part I have ever purchased. The nuts which come with the mount to thread it onto the car did not spin, so when installing the strut, which is heavy to hold I came to this realization which then prompted me to work at grinding down the threads for a couple of hours until they were able to spin on. The mount clunks over bumps, and the ball bearing broke faster than the anchor mount which was 1/4 the price. Absolutely terrible experience.

Worked and fit as they should.

After buying SM5179, I bought SM5180 so I would do both side together. Although 2 mounts were from same seller made by KYB in India, they had different appearances in a few ways, i.e. lug sleeve, direction mark (5180 does not have mark at all), number of bolts (5180 came with 2 sets of bolts). These 2 could be from different batches, but they should meet same KYB standard. I had sent inquiry email to KYB, but I have not received any response. I did put both onto my car and both have worked OK so far.

great fit for front end of avalon 2001

Recommend changing the old Toyota strut mounts when installing new struts, especially a beefier strut like the "KYB 235624 Excel-G OE Replacement Strut". The old strut mount may crack and fail.