Strut Top Position

[Keggers]

Hi

I noticed that the 3 bolts on the top of my two front struts are in quite different positions in the adjustment slots when comparing left hand strut to right hand strut. The right hand trut is close to the extreme outside end of the slot (i.e. the wing end), while the left is closer the extreme inside end of the slot (i.e. nearer to the middle of the car). I know the car had a full alignment not long before I bought it, but am wondering if it is now way out of line. Are these different positions a sign that my alignment is definitely going to be out of whack, or could it have been aligned correctly such that the left and right are in different positions in the slots? i.e. should both struts be similar positions in the slots relative to the side of the car?

I hope this makes sense?

Greg

[perryinva]

Hi

I noticed that the 3 bolts on the top of my two front struts are in quite different positions in the adjustment slots when comparing left hand strut to right hand strut. The right hand trut is close to the extreme outside end of the slot (i.e. the wing end), while the left is closer the extreme inside end of the slot (i.e. nearer to the middle of the car). I know the car had a full alignment not long before I bought it, but am wondering if it is now way out of line. Are these different positions a sign that my alignment is definitely going to be out of whack, or could it have been aligned correctly such that the left and right are in different positions in the slots? i.e. should both struts be similar positions in the slots relative to the side of the car?

I hope this makes sense?

Greg

WOW! I could have worded that EXACT SAME QUESTION.... WORD FOR WORD!!! Mine is IDENTICAL and I was wondering the EXACT SAME thing!!! Mine had an alignment from an indie at 32k miles, & charged the PO $343!!!!!. In fact, on mine, you can see that the passenger side bolts USED to be more towards the center, from the marks in the paint. Car tracks fine and no vibration, except when tires are cold. Anyone with a comment?

[Keggers]

Hi

I noticed that the 3 bolts on the top of my two front struts are in quite different positions in the adjustment slots when comparing left hand strut to right hand strut. The right hand trut is close to the extreme outside end of the slot (i.e. the wing end), while the left is closer the extreme inside end of the slot (i.e. nearer to the middle of the car). I know the car had a full alignment not long before I bought it, but am wondering if it is now way out of line. Are these different positions a sign that my alignment is definitely going to be out of whack, or could it have been aligned correctly such that the left and right are in different positions in the slots? i.e. should both struts be similar positions in the slots relative to the side of the car?

I hope this makes sense?

Greg

WOW! I could have worded that EXACT SAME QUESTION.... WORD FOR WORD!!! Mine is IDENTICAL and I was wondering the EXACT SAME thing!!! Mine had an alignment from an indie at 32k miles, & charged the PO $343!!!!!. In fact, on mine, you can see that the passenger side bolts USED to be more towards the center, from the marks in the paint. Car tracks fine and no vibration, except when tires are cold. Anyone with a comment?

Yeah I can actually see marks on mine on the passenger side where it used to be closer to the wing as well. Thats why I noticed it in the first place. Strange co-incidence!

[RFM]

The 3 bolts are the camber adjustment, they have mostly a different possition L/R, if the alignment is done correctly ( inclusive full fuel tank ) there is nothing to worry about.

[Keggers]

The 3 bolts are the camber adjustment, they have mostly a different possition L/R, if the alignment is done correctly ( inclusive full fuel tank ) there is nothing to worry about.

Great. Thanks RFM!