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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
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Strut mount problem?

I was going to look at my strut mount to see if they need replaced but I can't seem to figure out how to get the cap off so how do I do it? I started to tear the cap up with my screw driver
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

That's how it comes off. Pry it off, ifb it breakes, get new ones
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

Can I get new ones from like zone or do I have to special order them? I just wanna check the bearing. Also is there anything special I'm looking for while looking at the bearing?
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

A small flathead to get under there and pry it off. Putting it back on, it may just snap in. It may take a minute to get the thing lined up right. Once it's off, you'll see what I mean.

The bushing will probably be fine. It's the rubber surround that you need to look at (torn, hole in it, etc)
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
Engine: L31 350
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Re: Strut mount problem?

ill try a smaller screwdriver, i know im getting a sound from up around the strut area but i cant tell if its the strut or the strut mount. i know both are originals so it probably wouldnt hurt me to replace both but i wanna save alittle cash lol
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

Yeah Brother, If you got quite a few miles on her that upper strut bearing is probly toasted. Remember to mark thier location with tape before you take them off. You'll still need an alignment. It's not a hard job though.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 06:11 AM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

Yray she's got of miles on her, over 300k lol. I'll just have to see how my expense is when I place my order on rockauto for my struts.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

Originally Posted by Reid Fleming
The bushing will probably be fine. It's the rubber surround that you need to look at (torn, hole in it, etc)
I meant to say the "bearing" will probably be fine.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Re: Strut mount problem?

I put KYB's on my 88 IROC, they were affordable. It really made a difference, the originals went 100K. I was thinking of Founders for the 89.
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