Drivers side, Strut tower top/Retainer.

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Dec 12, 2009 | 01:25 AM

Curtisyz54

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From: Michigan, West Bloomfield

Car: 84 z28, 86 irocz

Engine: LS6, 305 TPI

Transmission: TH350, T56

Axle/Gears: 3.73, 4.10

Drivers side, Strut tower top/Retainer.

Only need drivers side, Must be in good shape, and NO RUST! (this is the piece that is black inside the engine bay the strut goes to. Not looking so spend a ton. Thanks

Dec 12, 2009 | 06:39 AM

UNCLE TOM

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Re: Drivers side, Strut tower top/Retainer.

local auto parts store . G.M. used the same one on many models . you will need an alignment after changing . good luck .

Dec 12, 2009 | 07:09 AM

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Re: Drivers side, Strut tower top/Retainer.

Just an FYI: You need a strut mount from an 82-86 car. If you use an 87+ you'll need a new retainer as well. Check the following link for pics/info:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...elp-quick.html

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Dec 12, 2009 | 09:44 AM

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Re: Drivers side, Strut tower top/Retainer.

I have these for sale make me an offer on just one
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...ut-mounts.html

Dec 12, 2009 | 01:15 PM

Curtisyz54

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Re: Drivers side, Strut tower top/Retainer.

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Originally Posted by UNCLE TOM

local auto parts store . G.M. used the same one on many models . you will need an alignment after changing . good luck .

Im looking for a GM original. Yes I know I will need an alignment, the front of the car is a shell. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by JamesC

Wow thanks for the info! well My car is a 84. But the ones Dave mc offerd me are 87, So maybe I should just buy his whole setup? is one style beter than the other? or should I just find another 82-86 one.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by dave mc

I have these for sale make me an offer on just one
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...ut-mounts.html

Well my car is a 84, so Maybe I should just buy your whole set up.