Strut Tower Bearing
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Car: 1986 Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 Tuned Port Injection, for now.
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Posi - 3.23
Strut Tower Bearing
Hi guys. How do I check to see if the strut tower bearring is going bad?
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From: Central FL
Car: 91 Camaro
Engine: 3.1...not hardly stock
Transmission: 700r4....not stock either
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Strut Tower Bearing
pop the plastic cap off the top and watch it while you push side to side on the car. you'll probably see it move. if its originial, its probably bad. aftermarket spherical bearing mount is the way to go!
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Strut Tower Bearing
FYI if you should replace: There are two types of strut mount retainers, 82-86 and 87-92. New strut mounts will only fit 82-86 cars if the 87-92 three-stud retainer is used. GM has discontinued one side, perhaps both by now, so the bone yards are the only answer--or Spohn.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...elp-quick.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...elp-quick.html
JamesC
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Car: 1986 Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 Tuned Port Injection, for now.
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Posi - 3.23
Re: Strut Tower Bearing
Nice. Thanks guys for the info. Ima pop the top to see if it'll flop side to side. Luckly I got an 86 IROC. Agian thanks guys.
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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