The Importance Of Top Mounts

Why Should I Install Top Mounts?

In high level modifications, top mounts are considered to be one of the best components to install in a vehicle for better handling and steering. Alloy top mounts are very common these days because they are versatile and reliable.

These alloy top mounts are typically made from aluminum which means that they are durable and can be used for a number of applications. The bearings, spacers, fasteners and sleeve nuts are usually provided but an important point to note here is that they are only available as pairs.

Types Of Top Mounts

Top mounts have become a very popular suspension modification because of the impact they have on the performance of the vehicle. There are two basic types of top mounts available in the market. They both work in a slightly different way but the core purpose remains the same.

Fixed top mounts are designed to help in retaining the centre position of the OE strut. This takes away the movements that are created by the normal rubber mounts and therefore, provide better handling, steering geometry and traction. These are also known as concentric top mounts and are best suited for standard or racing springs.

 Adjustable top mounts too are designed to provide a better handling and steering geometry but they do this in a slightly different way. In order to reduce the movements created by the rubber mounts, these top mounts allow the adjustment of the camber/caster which is placed on top of the strut. These are referred to, as eccentric top mounts and can only be used with racing diameter springs.

It is safe to say here that top mounts serve a very important purpose in suspension modifications. Performance enthusiasts all over the world have been installing top mounts in their vehicles which have been built for racing in particular.