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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 25, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) ![]() |
I got an alignment yesterday and remembered I hadn't installed my strut bar as I left the dealer. I just installed the strut bar and am wondering if I need to re-do the alignment. The strut bolts were torque'd to spec and my friend says I should be fine but I have, what I think are, expensive tires (BFG KDW). Couldn't find any info on 6GC but other forums have mixed answers - some say you should and some say it doesn't matter. Just want to know what the experts think. Thanks in advance.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) ![]() |
you don't need to.
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Are you talking about the strut rods, which run lengthwise from the chassis to the rear axle carriers, or are you talking about a stabilizer bar/anti-sway bar, which runs laterally from between the axle carriers?
If it's the strut rod, then yes. If it's the anti-sway bar, then no. |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 25, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) ![]() |
I'm talking about the bar that connects the strut towers (see red TRD strut bar in my sig)
I would think the answer is no, I don't have to, because I'm just removing 2 of the 3 bolts to hook this thing up. Just wanted to get a more expert opinion. -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) ![]() |
NO you don't need to. Nothing is moving when you remove or put the strut bar back on, except for the bar itself.
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Ah, strut brace -- no alignment required.
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