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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS white w/ T-tops
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strut bushings/mounts?

i just bought new struts for the 91 RS maro. but im second guessing now.

there is a rattle in the suspension and i think it is the bushing at the top of the strut. so i need that new but it seems you can only get the whole strut mount system? anyone have purchasing info: where, what?

the struts are original so im assuming they could use a swap out anyway ride is a lil bumpy. Any input is much obliged.

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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could also be sway bar end link bushings. once the rubber piece falls apart the washer rattles quite a bit.

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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Re: strut bushings/mounts?

Originally posted by csi1286


there is a rattle in the suspension and i think it is the bushing at the top of the strut. so i need that new but it seems you can only get the whole strut mount system? anyone have purchasing info: where, what?
I always thought those are bearings up there.At least thats what they look like on my car.
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS white w/ T-tops
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bearings strut bushings its all the same thing i think. either way what should i buy for up top (accurate product descriptions are rare)?
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 06:16 AM
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SpohnPerformance(link on top of the page),sells OEM and aftermarket strut caps
Look on his sight
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Apperantly there are 2 different types(early/late)...best option is to do a search
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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thanks for the link. the more i look at this stuff the more i realize i dont know much about the suspension. perhaps there is a diagram w/ descriptions that someone knows of.

additionally im thinking now that i need to replace more than just struts and bearings. prob all bushings need a swap out. maybe the springs? should i do it gradually or all at once? suggestions?

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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Theres a WHOLE lot more people on this board with a whole lot more experiance than me
but in my opinion,If your gonna replace anything...replace EVERYTHING while its apart...they (Spohn/PST) sell complete kits
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