3rd Gen Camaro struts

Irondog · 04-05-2015, 03:16 PM

Wondering what type of struts are best for a 3rd gen Camaro stocker? On a budget of course!!!

Kegracing · 04-07-2015, 12:00 AM

Dog,
Maybe not the answer you want, but here goes. Maybe someone else will jump in.
I had an 87 Firebird 305 stocker about 10 years ago. Had stock front struts. Pulled wheels about 6-10 inches depending. I ask same question then. Several people with faster 3rd Gen cars than mine told me not to waste my money there... spend $ on rear end and motor, trans etc.
Fronts work fine for stockers, until very fast and really standing them up. Then not cheap, must buy really good stuff to see improvement.
I never got that far before selling it. But never had trouble hooking, even with lot of gear,lot of converter, metric and 9" radials.
Good luck
Ken

Stock 412

Allen Sherman · 04-07-2015, 11:46 AM

I gotta agree with ken on this one, I raced a 3rd gen camaro for 15 years in stock and really never saw a giant gain in the front struts but did eventually swap them when we got down to looking for that last 4-5 hundredths. When you do swap them there's numerous quality pieces but the santhuffs or a modified Afco from randy mans is the only two I'd even consider...

Irondog · 04-09-2015, 06:17 AM

Thanks boys, the car won't leave and really tight in the front with only a couple of inches of movement in the front.

Dyno · 04-09-2015, 05:59 PM

Randy at Fastshocks can be reached at 612-306-5387. I think he has a set in stock.

Marty Rinehart Jr · 04-10-2015, 08:04 PM

The Santhuffs for your car are $1610.00 per set.
Let me know if I can help you in any way.

04-05-2015, 03:16 PM	#1
Irondog Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmot, NS Posts: 138 Likes: 12 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	3rd Gen Camaro struts Wondering what type of struts are best for a 3rd gen Camaro stocker? On a budget of course!!!

04-07-2015, 12:00 AM	#2
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3rd Gen Camaro struts Dog, Maybe not the answer you want, but here goes. Maybe someone else will jump in. I had an 87 Firebird 305 stocker about 10 years ago. Had stock front struts. Pulled wheels about 6-10 inches depending. I ask same question then. Several people with faster 3rd Gen cars than mine told me not to waste my money there... spend $ on rear end and motor, trans etc. Fronts work fine for stockers, until very fast and really standing them up. Then not cheap, must buy really good stuff to see improvement. I never got that far before selling it. But never had trouble hooking, even with lot of gear,lot of converter, metric and 9" radials. Good luck Ken Stock 412

04-07-2015, 11:46 AM	#3
Allen Sherman Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 3rd Gen Camaro struts I gotta agree with ken on this one, I raced a 3rd gen camaro for 15 years in stock and really never saw a giant gain in the front struts but did eventually swap them when we got down to looking for that last 4-5 hundredths. When you do swap them there's numerous quality pieces but the santhuffs or a modified Afco from randy mans is the only two I'd even consider...

04-09-2015, 06:17 AM	#4
Irondog Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmot, NS Posts: 138 Likes: 12 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 3rd Gen Camaro struts Thanks boys, the car won't leave and really tight in the front with only a couple of inches of movement in the front.

04-09-2015, 05:59 PM	#5
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 919 Likes: 1,143 Liked 693 Times in 205 Posts	Re: 3rd Gen Camaro struts Randy at Fastshocks can be reached at 612-306-5387. I think he has a set in stock.

04-10-2015, 08:04 PM	#6
Marty Rinehart Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rineharts Performance Race Cars, Thomasville,PA Posts: 492 Likes: 302 Liked 333 Times in 75 Posts	Re: 3rd Gen Camaro struts The Santhuffs for your car are $1610.00 per set. Let me know if I can help you in any way. __________________ Marty Rinehart Jr 1125 SS STK SG SC SST