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11-06-2017, 01:03 PM | #1 |
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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.
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11-06-2017, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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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.
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Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
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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 ...
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11-06-2017, 03:19 PM | #5 |
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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.
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11-06-2017, 04:35 PM | #6 |
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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
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11-11-2017, 08:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
The quick fix now has been a set of junkyard pieces with bearings I found. The issue was glass beading them and having trouble getting that stuff out. But it it did work. Will look at aftermarket parts this spring.
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