strut bushings/mounts?
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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.
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.
Last edited by csi1286; Nov 4, 2004 at 09:25 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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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?
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?
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Long Island
Car: 91 Camaro RS white w/ T-tops
Engine: original 305TBI 140,000mi
Transmission: automatic (although standard would be preffered)
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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From: Eastpointe Michigan
Car: 87 IROC
Engine: mini-rammed 350
Transmission: WC T-5
SpohnPerformance(link on top of the page),sells OEM and aftermarket strut caps
Look on his sight
Later
Steve
Apperantly there are 2 different types(early/late)...best option is to do a search
Look on his sight
Later
Steve
Apperantly there are 2 different types(early/late)...best option is to do a search
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From: Long Island
Car: 91 Camaro RS white w/ T-tops
Engine: original 305TBI 140,000mi
Transmission: automatic (although standard would be preffered)
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?
Brock's91RS do i know you?
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?
Brock's91RS do i know you?
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Car: 87 IROC
Engine: mini-rammed 350
Transmission: WC T-5
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
Later
Steve
but in my opinion,If your gonna replace anything...replace EVERYTHING while its apart...they (Spohn/PST) sell complete kits
Later
Steve
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