83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

I noticed the rubber bushing in my top strut mount( camber plate? ) is cracked and falling apart. My search at the junkyard turned up 8 that were in worse shape than mine. Found some in the shed that are in good shape but brings up the question, is an aftermarket piece available or is there a way to eliminate the rubber altogether? Junkyard parts are getting harder to find for these cars. I use an old set of Koni struts up front. Thanks in advance guys.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

One option, the factory replacement upper mounts are still available. Check your local parts store for Moog or other brands.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

another option, Racecraft

http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=351

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

If you go with OEM, I believe the Z-28's and IROC's had a bearing, where the cheaper models had a bushing ...

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

Jeff, will check that out. I don't remember seeing that before but will check, have access to many examples. The ones I dug out of the shed have bushings. Will price new pieces also. Nice Kit shown there, maybe in the spring time.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

look on eBay top strut mount plates lots of the with the bearing no bushing about $55-75 per pair---Fed 387

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

We use RaceCraft on all the 82-92 Camaro that we install Santhuff Struts on. The work great.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

The Racecraft setup can be used with any strut right?

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

I don't know if the aftermarket upper strut mounts are legal in stock or super stock as I'm just a bracket racer. I have had your exact problem and bought a nice set on ebay that work with factory struts and aftermarket replacements. They are all steel and can accept a coilover also. They have 2 sets of adjustments and give you more caster.
https://hotpart.com/product/camarofi...ucts-made-usa/
These are what I have.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

Never say " just a bracket racer "... ha ha because that what most of these guys are once eliminations start , unless a heads up situation arises ...

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

I meant it more in the way that my bracket car doesn't have to fit rules like stock or super stock does.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

The quick fix now has been a set of junkyard pieces with bearings I found. The issue was glass beading them and having trouble getting that stuff out. But it it did work. Will look at aftermarket parts this spring.

Re: 83' Camaro Top Strut Mount.
 

https://hotpart.com/product/camarofi...ucts-made-usa/
I listed these in that thread that was linked. I got a deal on them on ebay. My originals were all dry and cracked. I was at a 3 day race and had a frt. end problem, the dreaded death wobble. I thought it was the strut mounts so I went hunting a pair. NAPA listed them but didn't have them in stock so I went to a junk yard and found a decent pair and installed them at the track. When I got home I found my real problem but bought the all steel with bearings which have been on the car now for a couple of years. Makes alignment a little easier and I can get more caster.