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Old 03-28-2005   #1 (permalink)
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Can a rusted strut tower be repaired? I have a 86 GT that the SVT Dealer said I would need to get a rusted strut tower fixed on before they would look at it for any other work. I am going to take it to a body shop to see if they can/will fix it, but I would like to know if anyone else has had this done and the costs?
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here is 3 cheap alternatives to fixing your rusted strut towers ....
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That would be great products, but you are thinking the tops of the towers. The problem lies where the towers meet the frame rails
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Can a rusted strut tower be repaired?
The short answer is, Yes. You'll need to find a shop that has experience in sheet metal fabrication.
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That would be great products, but you are thinking the tops of the towers. The problem lies where the towers meet the frame rails
ooooooooh...i gotcha. i was wondering why they said they wouldn't work on it. i see now. sorry about that bro. yes, they can be fixed, but be sure you get an experirnced tech, as mentioned above.
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