2013 ZL1 Both Rear Struts are BLOWN (44,000 Miles) - Page 14 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Zl1dad · 05-20-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by silversleeper

I would, but whenever I try to support my local dealer buying parts, they really stick it to me with full MSRP.
Here is an example of an alternator
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...aGV2cm9sZXQ%3D
$182 vs $338 msrp.
If it were even halfway in between, but almost double? I tend to order online; oh and the counter guy is very rude when you hesitate or ask about their full msrp's.

Have you looked at the shipping prices. Makes up for the discount.

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silversleeper · 05-21-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zl1dad

Have you looked at the shipping prices. Makes up for the discount.

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$27 shipping to me on that part. It is a consideration and I prefer to support local business when I can but I won't be bent over any longer by them.
For example I just ordered a pair of front wheel bearings from Rock Auto. Able to choose good quality Timken bearings at a low price.

ZMEnow · 06-02-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by incon3037r

I wish I had a photo, but from my observation the outer part of the strut was covered in a thick layer of black oily dust. It wasn't a constant drip, but it was enough to make for a bouncy ride. It has also began to make a clunking noise over dips in the road.

Notice bouncy back when starting this season a month ago, put on the lift and both had a dusty slightly moist film on the lower strut, but no leaking like I have seen on fronts. At a Cars an coffee event this morning I had a chance to ask a few friends to let me bounce the rears with the truck open, and that confirmed they are definitely gone. 16780 miles..

TTTAPOUT · 06-13-2018, 10:02 AM

Mine look done at 42k miles. Gonna look into replacements

ZMEnow · 06-14-2018, 01:41 PM

The interesting fact is GM/AC Delco just moved to a Unlimited Life time Warranty on these struts purchased after 4-1-2018.. They clearly noted only 12 months on any purchase before 4-1-2018.
I smell an improved strut..

hntrgthrs · 06-17-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

The interesting fact is GM/AC Delco just moved to a Unlimited Life time Warranty on these struts purchased after 4-1-2018.. They clearly noted only 12 months on any purchase before 4-1-2018.
I smell an improved strut..

That’s really interesting and very good news. Have a link for that??

ZMEnow · 06-17-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hntrgthrs

That’s really interesting and very good news. Have a link for that??

The last link has the details page 17 and 18.

http://www.genuinegmparts.com/pdf/wa...nformation.pdf

http://www.genuinegmparts.com/resources/warranty-info

https://www.acdelco.com/auto-parts/s...oe-struts.html

https://www.acdelco.com/auto-parts/warranty.html

https://www.acdelco.com/content/dam/...Warranties.pdf

evonschu · 07-27-2018, 06:16 PM

My rear ones were blown at about 50k. I got them replaced at a shop I'm friends with the owner at in town. Do the fronts also typically wear out that quick? Debating whether I should have them do the fronts at some point in the near future as I won't have the same hookup in a few months and don't want to pay the dam dealer to do it. They seem fine now, but I know as soon as my hookup is gone they'll blow out cuz thats my luck. What have you all typically got out of the fronts? I have 53k miles currently.

Hellfighter · 07-27-2018, 06:31 PM

another reason for coilover kit

Happy_Dan · 06-26-2020, 07:01 AM

Joining the club. Font left leaking now. Time to consider coilovers.

CJ27 · 07-02-2020, 12:56 AM

Did they at least make these where you can replace them without needing an alignment afterwards?

Full_Spectrum · 07-02-2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ27

Did they at least make these where you can replace them without needing an alignment afterwards?

That isnt a thing.

If you replace a strut, you really should put it on the rack to verify the alignment.

ZMEnow · 07-02-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ27

Did they at least make these where you can replace them without needing an alignment afterwards?

Yes, the GM procedure for the fronts has an indicated ares to highlight or scribe with a marker on the ARM so you may put it back in the exact position. It has worked perfectly for me. The rears you don't touch any of the concentrics so you are good.

CJ27 · 07-02-2020, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Yes, the GM procedure for the fronts has an indicated ares to highlight or scribe with a marker on the ARM so you may put it back in the exact position. It has worked perfectly for me. The rears you don't touch any of the concentrics so you are good.

I do the same when changing them. Just hoping maybe this design was different...

07-27-2018, 06:16 PM	#190
evonschu Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hillsboro, OR. Posts: 166 View My Garage	My rear ones were blown at about 50k. I got them replaced at a shop I'm friends with the owner at in town. Do the fronts also typically wear out that quick? Debating whether I should have them do the fronts at some point in the near future as I won't have the same hookup in a few months and don't want to pay the dam dealer to do it. They seem fine now, but I know as soon as my hookup is gone they'll blow out cuz thats my luck. What have you all typically got out of the fronts? I have 53k miles currently. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6: Rotofab CAI, JDP ZL-R Rough Idle Cam, Upgraded Valve Springs and Pushrods, Ron Davis Heat Exchanger, Alky Methanol Injection, Rx Catch Can, 87mm VMAX Ported TB, Summit Performance Spark Plug Wires, 10" Lower Pulley, Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with Magnaflow Cats, ID850 Injectors, Johnson 2110R lifters, EBC Slotted Rotors+Hawk Pads, Rotofab SC Coolant Reservoir, 160* Thermostat, Custom Mild to Wild switch, Tune, 1st to 4th bypass. 685 RWHP / 640 RWTQ.

07-27-2018, 06:31 PM	#191
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	another reason for coilover kit __________________

07-02-2020, 12:56 AM	#193
CJ27 Drives: Chevrolet camaro zl1 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tajas Posts: 104	Did they at least make these where you can replace them without needing an alignment afterwards? __________________ 2014 Sliver ZL1. Built engine, Stage 1 Frankenstein heads, Magnuson, SW long tubes, AFCO H/E, She Gone cam, flex fuel sensor, meth injection. 820rwhp e85.

06-13-2018, 10:02 AM	#186
TTTAPOUT Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 101	Mine look done at 42k miles. Gonna look into replacements

06-14-2018, 01:41 PM	#187
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	The interesting fact is GM/AC Delco just moved to a Unlimited Life time Warranty on these struts purchased after 4-1-2018.. They clearly noted only 12 months on any purchase before 4-1-2018. I smell an improved strut..

06-26-2020, 07:01 AM	#192
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	Joining the club. Font left leaking now. Time to consider coilovers.