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Review on KYB SM5653 Strut Mount by Danny Poulin

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Meh, maybe it's just me

I used a 61 ft lb torque wrench when installing this mount and the screw on the left in this photo came loose. I had two brackets because I mount both A-pillars on my 2008 Acadia, so I used the other with no problem. I'm an amateur mechanic so can't say I didn't screw anything up, but it seems to have broken pretty easily. YMMV. **Edit March 2019** - Just 8 months later, the A-pillar brackets now make noise with every impact or even turning the steering wheel back and forth. It was quiet for 8 months so I don't think it was me or how I installed them. Wouldn't buy this again.

Pros
  • Quality replacement rack mount available
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