83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.

brian schuetta · 11-06-2017, 01:03 PM

I noticed the rubber bushing in my top strut mount( camber plate? ) is cracked and falling apart. My search at the junkyard turned up 8 that were in worse shape than mine. Found some in the shed that are in good shape but brings up the question, is an aftermarket piece available or is there a way to eliminate the rubber altogether? Junkyard parts are getting harder to find for these cars. I use an old set of Koni struts up front. Thanks in advance guys.

Dragsinger · 11-06-2017, 02:02 PM

One option, the factory replacement upper mounts are still available. Check your local parts store for Moog or other brands.

Dragsinger · 11-06-2017, 02:05 PM

another option, Racecraft

http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=351

Jeff Niceswanger · 11-06-2017, 02:30 PM

If you go with OEM, I believe the Z-28's and IROC's had a bearing, where the cheaper models had a bushing ...

brian schuetta · 11-06-2017, 03:19 PM

Jeff, will check that out. I don't remember seeing that before but will check, have access to many examples. The ones I dug out of the shed have bushings. Will price new pieces also. Nice Kit shown there, maybe in the spring time.

FED 387 · 11-06-2017, 04:35 PM

look on eBay top strut mount plates lots of the with the bearing no bushing about $55-75 per pair---Fed 387

Marty Rinehart Jr · 11-08-2017, 10:30 PM

We use RaceCraft on all the 82-92 Camaro that we install Santhuff Struts on. The work great.

brian schuetta · 11-09-2017, 11:24 AM

The Racecraft setup can be used with any strut right?

Eman · 11-09-2017, 08:07 PM

I don't know if the aftermarket upper strut mounts are legal in stock or super stock as I'm just a bracket racer. I have had your exact problem and bought a nice set on ebay that work with factory struts and aftermarket replacements. They are all steel and can accept a coilover also. They have 2 sets of adjustments and give you more caster.
https://hotpart.com/product/camarofi...ucts-made-usa/
These are what I have.

Tim H · 11-09-2017, 10:06 PM

Never say " just a bracket racer "... ha ha because that what most of these guys are once eliminations start , unless a heads up situation arises ...

11-06-2017, 01:03 PM	#1
brian schuetta Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 259 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. I noticed the rubber bushing in my top strut mount( camber plate? ) is cracked and falling apart. My search at the junkyard turned up 8 that were in worse shape than mine. Found some in the shed that are in good shape but brings up the question, is an aftermarket piece available or is there a way to eliminate the rubber altogether? Junkyard parts are getting harder to find for these cars. I use an old set of Koni struts up front. Thanks in advance guys.

11-06-2017, 02:02 PM	#2
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. One option, the factory replacement upper mounts are still available. Check your local parts store for Moog or other brands. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

11-06-2017, 02:05 PM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. another option, Racecraft http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=351 __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

11-06-2017, 02:30 PM	#4
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 869 Likes: 670 Liked 961 Times in 351 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. If you go with OEM, I believe the Z-28's and IROC's had a bearing, where the cheaper models had a bushing ... __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS

11-06-2017, 03:19 PM	#5
brian schuetta Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 259 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. Jeff, will check that out. I don't remember seeing that before but will check, have access to many examples. The ones I dug out of the shed have bushings. Will price new pieces also. Nice Kit shown there, maybe in the spring time.

11-06-2017, 04:35 PM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,409 Likes: 503 Liked 328 Times in 176 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. look on eBay top strut mount plates lots of the with the bearing no bushing about $55-75 per pair---Fed 387

11-08-2017, 10:30 PM	#7
Marty Rinehart Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rineharts Performance Race Cars, Thomasville,PA Posts: 490 Likes: 288 Liked 327 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. We use RaceCraft on all the 82-92 Camaro that we install Santhuff Struts on. The work great. __________________ Marty Rinehart Jr 1125 SS STK SG SC SST

11-09-2017, 11:24 AM	#8
brian schuetta Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 259 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. The Racecraft setup can be used with any strut right?

11-09-2017, 08:07 PM	#9
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 467 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. I don't know if the aftermarket upper strut mounts are legal in stock or super stock as I'm just a bracket racer. I have had your exact problem and bought a nice set on ebay that work with factory struts and aftermarket replacements. They are all steel and can accept a coilover also. They have 2 sets of adjustments and give you more caster. https://hotpart.com/product/camarofi...ucts-made-usa/ These are what I have.

11-09-2017, 10:06 PM	#10
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Likes: 1,062 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount. Never say " just a bracket racer "... ha ha because that what most of these guys are once eliminations start , unless a heads up situation arises ...