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What are you using for strut mounts on '80 SA??

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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 11:01 AM
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What are you using for strut mounts on '80 SA??

Am trying to find strut mounts for my '80 SA and all of the ones I keep getting will not fit due to the bearing that is in them. Attached is a picture of the latest one that I received alongside the one that came off the car. Have gotten two different ones and they both were this style. Am I missing something??
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 07:38 AM
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The FB ones are different. You need to get the 79/80 ones for sure. Have you tried atkins rotary or mazdatrix? Hmmm, I just looked an they only carry FB ones at Atkins and Mazdatrix is show NLA for the 79/80 part 8871-34-390.

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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 07:39 AM
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The difference is only the center bearing hole which for the SA is flat sided and slightly smaller in diameter.
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 10:30 AM
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Yeah, already got the "NLA" answer from both. Was told that the ones for the 626 would work and the pictures shown for the KYB SM5304 looks correct but when I got them you see the issue. Surely someone has found a fit on some that I can get. I'll keep looking........
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 02:29 PM
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When C&C meets restart we should meet up with our cars. Your NE of Charlotte and I'm SW.
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