Bent Strut?Camber? Not sure..Help!!

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by lil_awd, Jan 23, 2007.

  1. lil_awd
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    Just got my WRX a month ago and didn't realized that the Rear Driver side wheels Camber is mess up. The Wheel is Camber in too much. The top of the wheel is going inside the rear panels. Took to TiresPlus and they said needed a New Camber bolt so they could adjust it. Took to Sears Auto and they Said Strut is bent(due to a previous accident). Bought the car from a small dealer and has 30 Warrenty but was over 1000miles when I saw the Problem so they didn't kare. Anybody has any ideas about this?......
     
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    Several people on this board work at dealers or have their own shops. Post your location and get help from people that know Subies.
     
  3. tangledupinblu
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    tangledupinblu Event Coordinator Staff Member

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    South Metro!? Get in touch with wrxboy2003. He could probably take a look-see!:eek3:
     
  4. Scuba Steve
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    You called me on sunday about this? Pm'd ya
     
  5. ShortytheFirefighter
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    ShortytheFirefighter Pokemans. I has none. Staff Member

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    I think you brought that in here too and I looked at it for you. Like I said, you have a bent strut. It doesn't take much to do it. Time for an upgrade or see if someone has a used left rear they want to get rid of.
     
  6. Scuba Steve
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    ^^If brian says you have a bent strut, then you have a bent strut. Atleast it's a easy and cheap replacement. replace it soon so you don't ruin a tire.
     
  7. ShortytheFirefighter
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    It would be a good idea also if you were to check and make sure that nothing else in there has been dinged up. When I looked it didn't seem like any of those had been bent, but I'd also see if the car has been in an accident.
     
  8. LVT
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    try the strut first, if it still has the camber. then you have either a bent spindle or lateral arm as well.
     
  9. yosmiley
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    yosmiley Subie OG Missin'In Action

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    Guys... he's cheap LMAO... so what ever info you give him... he'll go berserk. Just tell him it's just his imagination so he'll live peacefully with that as an answer ha!
     
  10. angusracer
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    i had a bent strut too and that just gave me an excuse to pick up some sti stuts... but i have a used rear strut if you want it for 50 bucks