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az_240 · 04-22-2009, 03:21 PM

Check the strut towers... make sure they are not banged up in the rear from stuff rolling around... I see that a lot on the S13's.

You can grab a yard stick and get measurements for the front strut towers.... its easy to do and only takes a minute.

Also check the frame under the car....

If you are worried the chassis might flex because of high mileage I'd suggest seam welding and possibly a few bars welded to the strut towers in the rear while the car is stripped.

04-22-2009, 03:21 PM	#8
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Check the strut towers... make sure they are not banged up in the rear from stuff rolling around... I see that a lot on the S13's. You can grab a yard stick and get measurements for the front strut towers.... its easy to do and only takes a minute. Also check the frame under the car.... If you are worried the chassis might flex because of high mileage I'd suggest seam welding and possibly a few bars welded to the strut towers in the rear while the car is stripped.