1967–1969 Camaro Subframe Bushings Replacement Guide

A first-gen Camaro that clunks over driveways or feels vague in corners often has tired subframe bushings. The front subframe hangs on those bushings — when they crack, the whole front end moves in ways the steering and alignment can't hide.

Symptoms of worn bushings

• Clunks on acceleration or braking
• Steering that feels disconnected over bumps
• Uneven tire wear after repeated alignments
• Visible cracked, crushed, or oil-soaked rubber at the mounts
• Body and subframe that don't stay in a consistent relationship

If floors are soft too, fix structure first — see our Camaro floor pan guide.

Rubber vs polyurethane

| Material | Ride | Durability | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rubber (OEM-style) | Quieter, more compliant | Good for stock drivers | Closest to original feel | | Polyurethane | Firmer, more responsive | Often lasts longer | Can transmit more NVH; grease per instructions |

Street drivers usually prefer quality rubber or soft poly. Autocross/restomod builds lean poly. Neither fixes bent subframes or rotten mounts.

What to replace at the same time

While the front end is apart, inspect:

• Subframe mounts and surrounding metal
• Radiator support and core support bushings where applicable
• Steering linkage and idler/pitman components
• Ball joints and control arm bushings
• Brake hoses if you're already deep in the job (disc upgrades are a common pairing)

Install difficulty

This is not a driveway five-minute swap. Supporting the engine/subframe correctly matters. Many owners use a bushing removal/installation kit or take the car to a shop that does first-gen F-bodies regularly. Forcing bushings with random sockets is how mounts get distorted.

Afterward: alignment is mandatory

New bushings change where the subframe sits. Get a proper alignment and road-test for clunks before calling the job done.

Browse subframe bushings and suspension parts on the Camaro parts page. Solid bushings make a first-gen Camaro feel planted again — the upgrade you notice every mile.