Does it matter what brand of engine mounts?
 

I saw a post here about the cheaper type of engine mounts vs the Bilstein brand and was wondering if you noticed a difference? Autozone crapp starts at $17 but the Bilsteins are about $26. Not much of a difference but are the more pricey ones better. I noticed that the box for the 'Bilsteins' say made in china so am I really getting german parts?

Also, looking down on my engine shock mounts, the black rubber centers seem to be moving up and down and look split from the actual mount. Do i need just the basic kit which are the bushings or the shock mount kit?

Stick to Bilstein, the cheapo ones won't last and loose their shape early, the Bilsteins outlast all.

AZ sells crap. The only thing I buy from them is fluids.

I had a fuel filter from then with paint on the threads. I nearly busted the bango fitting trying to get it on (this was for an Accord). Ever since then I only buy fluids and some name brand parts (bosch GP).

Id get the whole shock mount kit. Might as well replace the bushings that are in there wile you are at it for the extra few bucks.

A helper, some long extensions and universals really spped up getting the shock mounts out.