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radrace19 · 05-09-2014, 08:56 AM

If anyone with a new Z plans to take apart their front springs/struts apart I need some help if you would.

Can you grab the part number from the bump stop for me?

I have a Z/28 customer that wanted a complete spare set of drop in struts/shocks, and I have them here all assembled.

Rears are complete, but the front is short one piece.
GM says the stock SS bump stop fits the Z/28 strut also but that is not correct. The bump stop has a center diameter of about 19mm and the strut is 45mm Hmmmm

They then told me the bump stop sits on top of the 44mm shaft on the 14mm bit where the mount bolts down. If you do that the bump stop will not do it's job and the main problem is the upper mount will not fit.

Here are some pictures to show you.
First is how the strut should look (spring missing for photo only)
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This photo shows the dust boot removed and where GM says the bump stop should go.
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Either the front Z strut doesn't use an external bump stop, or GM is giving the incorrect part number in the parts catalog and in their internal drawings.

The rear Z/28 strut has an external bump stop and is part of the dust boot/shield.

Any help would be great,
Greg

cdb95z28 · 12-06-2016, 02:05 PM

Back from the dead so just an FYI
I have had the Z/28 struts apart and the front uses an internal bump stop. Here is a picture of it.

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05-09-2014, 08:56 AM	#1
radrace19 Drives: Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 252	DSSV Front Strut Help If anyone with a new Z plans to take apart their front springs/struts apart I need some help if you would. Can you grab the part number from the bump stop for me? I have a Z/28 customer that wanted a complete spare set of drop in struts/shocks, and I have them here all assembled. Rears are complete, but the front is short one piece. GM says the stock SS bump stop fits the Z/28 strut also but that is not correct. The bump stop has a center diameter of about 19mm and the strut is 45mm Hmmmm They then told me the bump stop sits on top of the 44mm shaft on the 14mm bit where the mount bolts down. If you do that the bump stop will not do it's job and the main problem is the upper mount will not fit. Here are some pictures to show you. First is how the strut should look (spring missing for photo only) This photo shows the dust boot removed and where GM says the bump stop should go. Either the front Z strut doesn't use an external bump stop, or GM is giving the incorrect part number in the parts catalog and in their internal drawings. The rear Z/28 strut has an external bump stop and is part of the dust boot/shield. Any help would be great, Greg __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix - 11.24 @ 121 2009.5 G8 GT (Liquid Red) GXP fascia conversion, GXP diffuser 2009 GXP M6 (MSM) #405 586rwhp/495tq TVS2300, CTS-V Fuel System, Cam 222/230 116 lsa, Monster Lever 4 Clutch, American Racing 1 7/8 headers, rear Brembo's w/working Parking brake 11.91 @ 119 Last edited by radrace19; 05-09-2014 at 09:35 AM.

12-06-2016, 02:05 PM	#2
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,211	Back from the dead so just an FYI I have had the Z/28 struts apart and the front uses an internal bump stop. Here is a picture of it. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD