Central Jersey frame repair shop??
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Central Jersey frame repair shop??
Wheel alignment guy thinks frame needs adjustment. Anyone know a good frame shop in central Jersey? Been told some shops have equipment that can't get it done in one application. That they have to adjust it then send the car to the wheel alignment shop and back and forth. Other people say the frame shop should be able to read the frame and know it's straight. Do they need to take the front end of the car apart to straighten the frame. We think the drivers side front needs to be pulled out, and possible the rear passenger side. Thanks for any input.
PS Any comment on "adjustable strut rods". Alignment guy thought they might cure rear end problem. Can these be used with alignment camber bolts. I know the adjustable struts are sold to "replacae camber bolts". So if you use both does that give you more range of correction?
PS Any comment on "adjustable strut rods". Alignment guy thought they might cure rear end problem. Can these be used with alignment camber bolts. I know the adjustable struts are sold to "replacae camber bolts". So if you use both does that give you more range of correction?
Last edited by smoothsailing; Nov 3, 2004 at 11:15 AM.
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Originally Posted by smoothsailing
Wheel alignment guy thinks frame needs adjustment. Anyone know a good frame shop in central Jersey? Been told some shops have equipment that can't get it done in one application. That they have to adjust it then send the car to the wheel alignment shop and back and forth. Other people say the frame shop should be able to read the frame and know it's straight. Do they need to take the front end of the car apart to straighten the frame. We think the drivers side front needs to be pulled out, and possible the rear passenger side. Thanks for any input.
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I have the VBP adjustable strut rods with heim joints. I think they are fantastic. My onle hassle has been greasing the inner heim joint as my new exhaust sits right where the zerk goes. The factory strut rods have very little adjustment. If you go with adjustable the smartstruts setup is also a good way to go. It includes the adjustable strut rods and the lower bracket that bolts to the diff. They are available from Van Steel or VBP.
