Upper strut mount lifespan

[rwmorrisonjr]

How long do the upper strut mounts last? I’ve replaced all the front end components over the past two years and just replaced the struts in April. I’m still getting some front end clunking when going over bumps so I’m thinking the upper mounts are bad. They’re the OEM mounts with 182k miles and being used on the third set of struts. I’ve inspected all bolts and made sure everything is tightened to factory torque specs.

Going to order new KYB mounts from Rock Auto next week since OEM mounts aren’t available outside a full strut assembly. Any thoughts before I order them?

 

[JasonH]

Check the control arm bushings.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

Check the control arm bushings.

Replaced all upper and lower control arms July 2021 so they're fresh, less than 20k miles on them. Replaced sway bar links and bushings at the same time.

 

[mjp2]

How long do the upper strut mounts last? I’ve replaced all the front end components over the past two years and just replaced the struts in April. I’m still getting some front end clunking when going over bumps so I’m thinking the upper mounts are bad. They’re the OEM mounts with 182k miles and being used on the third set of struts. I’ve inspected all bolts and made sure everything is tightened to factory torque specs.

Going to order new KYB mounts from Rock Auto next week since OEM mounts aren’t available outside a full strut assembly. Any thoughts before I order them?

It would be a shame to replace new hardware while diagnosing a noise. Any of these options would allow you to keep the struts you just bought/installed last month:

2012 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L V8 Shock / Strut Mount | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

It would be a shame to replace new hardware while diagnosing a noise. Any of these options would allow you to keep the struts you just bought/installed last month:

2012 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L V8 Shock / Strut Mount | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

Those are what I'm looking at. I reseated the LF strut since it wasn't snug on the bottom perch and that seems to have tamed the clunking down, no just hearing normal road noise. Fingers crossed!