Just curious for those who have installed aftermarket springs, did you end up replacing any of the factory strut mounts or bearings due to age? My car only has 24k miles and I'll be installing Eibach springs in the near future. I didn't know if it was common practice to replace any of these components while I'm in there.

In all the DIY's it seems people are reusing their old components but I just thought I'd ask.

Any other top tips for the spring installation? I do already own the GAP strut nut tool which I hear will come in handy.

 

Just did mine, didn't replace a thing. 36k miles

Had the dealer check it over an align it, and they said everything looked great.

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I had my TechArt springs installed at 15k miles and did not require anything other than the springs. Professionally and exceptionally done as always by Sharkwerks btw...( no affiliation just a happy customer )

 

I had 26K miles and I replace the strut mounts. They still had some life left but since they were already in there they included it in the labor quote.

 

Interesting. That is what I'm weighing as well, while I'm in there...

I could see either the strut mounts or the bearings perhaps needing a refresh, although admittedly 25k miles is not much on those components.

Of course they also add another $160+ to the tab for those two items.