struts on 94 cobra

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Westee

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• Apr 27, 2006

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I am the original owner of my 94 cobra that has 135k with mostly original parts..

I'm looking to change the struts this weekend but worried about jacking the alignment after I just had it done. Anyone changed struts and if so, how do I keep from messing the alignment?

Thanks.

 

WHITE94COBRA

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You dont.... Your going to have to realign it. I personally dont think it'll be much off, but I wouldnt take that chance.

 

94-302-vert

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Weigh the cost of your tires against the cost of an alignement.

I did springs, struts, C&C plates and still didn't pay for an alignment and I even jsut put on two new tires in front (not due to the alignment)...

I wouldn't worry about it unless you see the tires are wearing badly.

 

HISSIN50

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I wouldnt expect hardly any change in alignment from simply swapping struts. The parts egress and ingress are academic (unlike some cars that have cammed fasteners on the struts).

FWIW, some shops will give a warranty on the alignment, so you can have it rechecked and adjusted if needed.

Good luck.