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Re: Damaged strut tower...options? Posted by Bernie [Email] (#1501) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Bernie) on Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:58:01 In Reply to: Damaged strut tower...options?, Mark from Toronto, Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:08:48 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Hello,
Let me start with a little story of an apprentice I had about 10 years ago with a 9-3. He hit a huge rock while driving on the interstate and it bent a bunch of stuff as well as ruined his left front wheel. We replaced his strut housing, strut and a bunch of other parts. His alignment was still off and the strut tower was deformed. We ended up slotting the holes on the strut tower to bring him into spec. He drove the car just fine for about 2 years until the car was rear ended and totaled.
The do make "magic camber bolts" that may be able to bring your camber into spec. Basically they are slightly smaller bolts which are off center. They will move the camber some but maybe not far enough.
So slotting the holes on the tower would be another option to get your camber into spec and about the only option I know to get your castor into spec. Good Luck, Bernie
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