What Is a Rear Strut Mount

The mounts are what attach the rear struts to the body of the car. One end of the each rear strut mount bolts directly onto the car’s body, and the other end is attached to the strut. That way the strut stays in place. The rear strut mounts do more than just attach the struts to the car’s body.

Can you drive with a broken rear strut mount?

No. It needs to be repaired as soon as possible. A strut works by absorbing the bounce of your car driving over bumps in the road. … Driving with a broken strut will be extremely uncomfortable for you and your passengers, and is unsafe in an emergency.

How much does it cost to replace strut mounts?

Replacing a strut mount will cost you somewhere in the range of $120 to $250 total (parts & labor). The strut mount itself will only cost around $40 to $100 in parts.

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