My Bilstein B12 kit is winging its way from Germany so will be getting fitted soon.

Car is 59 plate 2009 with 37K on the clock.

Should I be replacing the top mounts with the suspension?

How much should they cost? Looking on eBay, there are some for around £18 a set and others for £46 each - or should I just be going to the dealers?

The £46 ones;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-OCTAVIA-1Z3-04-09-Hatchback-suspension-top-strut-mount-bearing-5138-/150705515189?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AOctavia&hash=item2316bfaab5#ht_2946wt_1396

Paul

Just as cheap at the dealers and i would reccomend doing them.

Just as cheap at the dealers and i would reccomend doing them.

Just as cheap as which, £18 or £45 a side? £45 a side seems expensive "just in case they are needed"...

£45 is a tad expensive for one!

i was £25 for one side (mount and bearing)

I would also throw on some drop links and arb bushes on whilst its in bits. As it highlighted these when dropped.

I would also throw on some drop links and arb bushes on whilst its in bits. As it highlighted these when dropped.

What's ballpark prices for those bits?

I paid about £20 a drop link, haven't done arb bushes yet as I may just up rate both arb's instead.

I have been using these for a couple of years, great service from the seller and very good value.

Ebay item #350483009856 sorry I don't know how to post a link

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