I think this is what its called. the strut bearing, are those the ball bearings at the top the strut where it mounts to the car? In upgrading my suspension, i noticed that one only has 1/3 of the bearings. what should i do? can i get ball bearings or do i need to replace the assembly, or is it okay to just leave it and let it be? this is a 2002 civic ex, sedan.

 

you mean bushings? can you take a picture? I am not familiar with that car.

 

http://i12.tinypic.com/8347hhc.jpg the very top, part that is visable from engine bay


http://i17.tinypic.com/7yrk6ps.jpg then with the cover taken off, and there are ball bearings in there

sorry about just the links, cant get the pics to show.

 

Ohh, the strut mounts. My first response would be to just replace the whole assembly, but I just checked the parts catalog, and it looks like you can buy just the bearing...

link

 

would a bearing i pick up from say a bike shop be the same thing? because i dont like dealing with honda dealerships...

and if i was to leave it with 1/3 the bearings for a few days would it hurt anything?

 

I doubt it would be exactly the right size if you bought something at a bike shop, and may not be as durable, I don't know. If you don't want to deal with your local dealer you can order online

 

Should be able to buy a "strut top" or "strut rebuild" kit (can't rember the exact name) from parts stores, it's basicly a new top mount with new bearings and everything... least that's what I remember from working at pepboys few years back.