How many strut top mount kits do I need?

[Jack Charles]

I ordered the Old Man Emu 2" lift kit and metaltech rear coil converstion kit. I understand I probably need new strut top mount (also called top hat) kits. I have seen it for sale as OME part number OMETH002. My question is - how many of these kits do I need? 2 or 4? Another way of asking is do I need these for the front and back or just for the front only? I found it for sale in stock here:

ARB Top Hat Hilux 05 On - OMETH002

ARB Top Hat Hilux 05 OnAbout ARBThe origins of ARB can be traced back to Australia’s remote Top End, circa 1975. A region of vast distances and rugged terrain, it was fast becoming a Mecca for the nation’s burgeoning 4WD community. However, the very environment that attracted 4 wheelers also...

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[Jstawgn]

2. One for each front coilover. None needed for rear. Also buy 4runner versions with round hole. GX470 version have D shaped hole for the adjustable shock.

 

[Jack Charles]

2. One for each front coilover. None needed for rear. Also buy 4runner versions with round hole. GX470 version have D shaped hole for the adjustable shock.

Would that be 4th gen 4Runner or are they all the same? Any idea on a part number? Thanks.

Would this one work? KYB Strut Mount Kit SM5640

 

[Jstawgn]

4th gen. 03-09 is 120 series 4th gen 4runner

 

[Dogtaxi]

This is my own fault but double check that whatever kit you buy includes the bushing that goes in the mount. I didn't pay attention and bought one that was just the mount and nuts.

 

[Jack Charles]

This is my own fault but double check that whatever kit you buy includes the bushing that goes in the mount. I didn't pay attention and bought one that was just the mount and nuts.

What does the bushing look like? I bought KYB SM5640 kits and I don't know if it includes the bushing. I am not doing the install myself as I am clearly not experienced in such things.

 

[Jstawgn]

The bushing should come with the shock. Its part of the shock itself.

 

[Dogtaxi]

In the case of the bilstein 6112 only the top bushing comes with the shock. I bought bare strut mounts that did not include anything but the bare metal mount.