2008 Honda Element Suspension Parts

This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

15 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 8 brands — MOOG, MEVOTECH, ACDELCO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOOG K90476.

In the Daily Driver grade, MOOG, MEVOTECH, ACDELCO and 1 other brand supply 10 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MOOG K90476.

The Economy section lists 5 options from SKP, DORMAN, FVP and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK100024 is listed in this group.

This table covers the adjusters used to set toe. Read more

2 Alignment Toe Adjuster parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and MOOG.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 45L0074 and MOOG K100422.

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

19 Ball Joint parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 12 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN, DELPHI and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 539777.

Daily Driver: 11 parts, from DORMAN, DELPHI, MOOG and 4 other brands. A representative part number is DORMAN 539777.

The Economy section: 8 options from BECK/ARNLEY, QUICK STEER, SKP and 3 other brands. QUICK STEER K500004 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Ball Joint boots. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 14114.

This table covers the coil springs that carry vehicle weight at each corner. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a clunk through the spring, or a broken coil that you can see from the wheel well. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats and isolators while the spring is out. Read more

MEVOTECH supplies both parts for the 2008 Honda Element.

Part numbers include MEVOTECH SMS60045 and MEVOTECH SMS60044.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

4 Coil Spring Seat / Insulator parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 3 brands — WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and KYB.

Part numbers include DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713951, KYB SM5701 and WESTAR ST9927, among others listed above.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

35 Control Arm parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 9 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH CMK90489. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 21 parts.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

31 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 12 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DELPHI and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TD887W. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by MOOG, DELPHI, MEVOTECH and 4 other brands.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

9 Shock / Strut parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 8 brands — SACHS, PRT, SENSEN and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FCS 345403.

The Economy section: 3 options from PRT, SENSEN and ULTRA-POWER. PRT 373195 is listed in this group.

The Original Ride Quality section lists 6 options from SACHS, FCS, KYB and 2 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "Original Ride Quality" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. FCS 345403 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include FCS 345403, PRT 373195 and SENSEN 32130153, among others listed above.

This table covers complete strut assemblies with the spring already installed. Read more

31 Shock / Strut & Coil Spring Assembly parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 9 brands — MONROE, PRT, KYB and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is KYB SR4605. They are grouped as Economy and Original Ride Quality, with Original Ride Quality the largest group at 23 parts from KYB, MONROE, FCS and 4 other brands.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

This group shows a single part: SACHS 802350.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

6 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2008 Honda Element, from KYB, SACHS, MONROE and 1 other brand. KYB SB108 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes KYB SB108, MONROE 63633 and KYB SB104 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

19 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2008 Honda Element, from MONROE, WESTAR, MEVOTECH and 8 other brands. GABRIEL 142230 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section: 12 options from MONROE, MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. GABRIEL 142230 is listed in this group.

Economy: 7 parts, from WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL 4713486.

This table covers the Strut Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: DELPHI TD4905W.

This table covers the bushings that clamp the anti-roll bar to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

14 Sway Bar Bushing parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 9 brands — DORMAN, DELPHI, MOOG and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TD5623W.

Daily Driver: 8 parts, from DELPHI, MOOG, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TD5623W.

The Economy section: 6 options from DORMAN, QUICK STEER, SKP and 1 other brand. DORMAN 540336 is listed in this group.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

65 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2008 Honda Element come from 14 brands — MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, DORMAN and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC1302. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 37 parts.