Rear end sagging and wheels tilted
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Your camber issue isn't bad struts, it'* a bad alignment. Namely camber. You're going to have massive tire wear if it'* not corrected. They need to be aligned/retorqued.
Struts are causing the sagging, but if money is tight, sagging won't kill you.
Struts are causing the sagging, but if money is tight, sagging won't kill you.
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Here'* what you could possibly expect to see of your tires if you let the problem go too far.....
I had the same issue (In the front, and still kinda do) and this is what happened to my tires.
I had the same issue (In the front, and still kinda do) and this is what happened to my tires.
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Originally Posted by Rockford
Originally Posted by harofreak00
time for new struts then..
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Originally Posted by Ol' Timer
Originally Posted by Rockford
Originally Posted by harofreak00
time for new struts then..
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Expect 75-100 for an alignment, could be less if you get a good place.
You need a spring compressor (rent/borrow from parts store) and those 3 bolts should be done with 1/2" drive socket wrenches.
You need a spring compressor (rent/borrow from parts store) and those 3 bolts should be done with 1/2" drive socket wrenches.
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I have a buddy with a '94 that actually had a suspension collapse on the right rear due to a bolt failure. I find this hard to believe, as I'm sure all the suspension bolts are Grade 8 hardware, but it happened.
I think you need to get that car up on a lift and give it a good looking-over. Failure you to do could result in an ugly accident.
As you said, funds are short, but it'* a mechanical thing and requires maintenance, and fixing things before they fail is usually cheaper, and in this case, a whole hell of a lot safer.
I think you need to get that car up on a lift and give it a good looking-over. Failure you to do could result in an ugly accident.
As you said, funds are short, but it'* a mechanical thing and requires maintenance, and fixing things before they fail is usually cheaper, and in this case, a whole hell of a lot safer.
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Expect 75-100 for an alignment, could be less if you get a good place.
You need a spring compressor (rent/borrow from parts store) and those 3 bolts should be done with 1/2" drive socket wrenches.
You need a spring compressor (rent/borrow from parts store) and those 3 bolts should be done with 1/2" drive socket wrenches.
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Ah, I am doing both springs/struts when i get to it, that'* why I never thought about it like that...
We broke a Husky/Stanely 3/8 on a front strut doing my ball joints, not the ratcheting mechanism, but the mounting square sheared off.
Those may be bigger up front, but take it with a word of caution.
We broke a Husky/Stanely 3/8 on a front strut doing my ball joints, not the ratcheting mechanism, but the mounting square sheared off.
Those may be bigger up front, but take it with a word of caution.
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