Service Repair

Chevy Camaros Exhibit Front Shock Tower Cracks

Sept. 30, 2020

Some owners of 2016-2019 Chevy Camaros may comment about cracks on the front shock tower(s) near the strut top mount.

Some owners of 2016-2019 Chevy Camaros may comment about cracks on the front shock tower(s) near the strut top mount.

The cause may be a hard impact such as a curb or pot hole that drives a great deal of energy up through the strut tower. If cracks are found, the shock tower must be replaced.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.