can somebody measure from strut to strut top
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can somebody measure from strut to strut top
I don't have access to my car right now 40 miles away can somebody measure from strut top to strut top..strut bolts... tell me what that is.
Got some scrap billet aluminum. And want to see if the long scap can be used for a strut tower brace...
If so ill make a few
Got some scrap billet aluminum. And want to see if the long scap can be used for a strut tower brace...
If so ill make a few
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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Re: can somebody measure from strut to strut top
I just took some quick measurement on my car ('88, TBI 305, with air cleaner in the way). I went slightly "up and over" the air cleaner, so these are not perfect, straight line, math data measurements. Perhaps a fraction long, which should help avoid buying a piece too short...think positive.
From the two forward (closest to the radiator/front of car) studs, 39.5" on the inboard (closest to the engine) stud, 50.75" to the outboard (closest to the fenders) stud.
Now go build something!
From the two forward (closest to the radiator/front of car) studs, 39.5" on the inboard (closest to the engine) stud, 50.75" to the outboard (closest to the fenders) stud.
Now go build something!
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Re: can somebody measure from strut to strut top
The problem with measuring from any of the strut bolts or the struts themselves is that everyone's measurements will be slightly different since they are meant to be moved to adjust the camber. It would be better to measure from the inside top corner of each strut tower for consistency. Then just add an inch or two to each side to account for your mounting locations.
My engine is out right now, but my measurements won't be the same as yours either since I had to replace the driver's side strut tower due to the PO wrecking the car.
My engine is out right now, but my measurements won't be the same as yours either since I had to replace the driver's side strut tower due to the PO wrecking the car.
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Re: can somebody measure from strut to strut top
You are welcome. Cool username...my first new car was a '91 Camaro RS, Arctic White. I hope you post some photos of what you make.
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