Does anyone know the differences in the various strut tower braces? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SS Performance · 09-11-2020, 03:13 PM

I am looking for a strut tower brace. There are 3 different ones that I have found, GM part numbers;
ZL1 22863503
1LE 23120485
SS 22756880

Are the differences simply cosmetic or are they structural?

Thanks
Craig

Firefighter · 09-11-2020, 04:05 PM

If memory serves the 1LE brace was originally just the SS Convertible brace. The SS Coupes initially didnt come with one. I always assumed they just eventually got the same as the Vert and 1LE.

The ZL1 has a curve in it to clear the S/C.

I'm curious to see what the deal is with that SS part. Unless it has something to do with the 14/15 hood.

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TheFlyingBananaSS · 09-21-2020, 02:29 PM

I just ordered one. I'll check the numbers and post a pic when I get it.

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SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Does anyone know the differences in the various strut tower braces? I am looking for a strut tower brace. There are 3 different ones that I have found, GM part numbers; ZL1 22863503 1LE 23120485 SS 22756880 Are the differences simply cosmetic or are they structural? Thanks Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

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Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	If memory serves the 1LE brace was originally just the SS Convertible brace. The SS Coupes initially didnt come with one. I always assumed they just eventually got the same as the Vert and 1LE. The ZL1 has a curve in it to clear the S/C. I'm curious to see what the deal is with that SS part. Unless it has something to do with the 14/15 hood. Sent from my SM-T837V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054 Last edited by Firefighter; 09-11-2020 at 06:01 PM.

09-21-2020, 02:29 PM	#3
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