Hello everyone,
I have an 1987 IROC with 110,000 miles and still has the factory front struts. Want to keep the original ride and not tighten it up as I like to Daily drive it. Lookin at Ac/Delco or KYB but have read that you have to change the upper front strut mount for the KYB to fit. I have NOS AcDelco upper mounts and don't want to buy after market upper mounts. Has anyone else had this trouble with KYB?

Thanks for any insight

 

If you are looking for a floaty, original type ride, you should be able to run the KYB GR-2/Excel-G struts. I have them on my 89 with original type strut mounts.

 

I am running the kyb agx adjustable struts and didnt have to change out the upper mounts. Simple bolt in deal. Since they are adjustable you can have stock ride on setting 1 or 2.

 

Thanks great info! I purchase the KYB adjustable.

 

Any recommendations for struts somewhere in between stock and track in this day and age, where it seems most somewhat-sporty shocks have been discontinued for the platform?

 

I don't think there's any "in between". It's either stock replacement, or performance (like KONI)...

 

Does the upper strut mount need to be replaced/ does it wear out? I'm getting new struts, and deciding if I need the upper mount.

 

Yes it does wear out.

"Need" is somewhat subjective. Obviously if it has play or binds or whatever, then yes. Otherwise, it's something of a judgment call.

 

I got ya covered in two easy pics.
If your's looks like the old skanky one here that's no longer centered due to it's rubber deteriorating, yep, they gotta go.
If they look all nice & centered because the rubber hasn't collapsed like in the other pic, and they turn freely with no play, whether or not they are all shiny, then they can stay....