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How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Fri, 08 October 2004 20:02
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How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
Need to fix camber on a non - camber adjustable car ..
or is there an easier / better way ..
(how much are camber kits anyway?)
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May 2002
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Fri, 08 October 2004 22:26
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Some suspension places do it often - is not very expensive. Camber kits start about $200odd and get dearer from there.
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 01:55
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will they bend it and then check what the camber is at ? i should hope so ey ? lol
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I supported Toymods
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May 2003
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 03:17
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its illegal to bend suspension components.
you could just use camber tops to balance up the camber though
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 03:22
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| ae95 wrote on Sat, 09 October 2004 13:17 |
its illegal to bend suspension components.
you could just use camber tops to balance up the camber though
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well there must be some illegal suspension shops out there because I know a few that do it 
btw, camber tops are a lot more expensive than bending the struts....oh and how on earth would they be able tell you had them bent? Its not like its going to be obvious a couple of degrees extra camber now...
Cheers
Wilbo
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I supported Toymods
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melbourne
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June 2002
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 03:52
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i wouldnt bend struts, if you want dodgy camber increasing, slot oyur strut top holes in your car, or extend the bottom control arms, which isnt very dodgy at all if done correctly.
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Sydney
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June 2004
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 05:26
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i had a pedders store offer to bend them for free when i changed all sus there a year or so ago. not very good to do though...
thankfully im not worried bout suspension yet
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November 2003
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 09:09
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I have tha same problem les I am Getting my control are modified so I can put shims in it to adjust the camber
BEN
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 11:54
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Hmmmm I might do it the "legal" way then
the thing is, it is already bent ... from the acco im presuming, so i would only be BENDING IT BACK to its orig position true ?? 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 11:57
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why not find a strut from a wrecker
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 12:04
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Bending struts is ver common in racing circles... it's not as dodgy as it sounds if done correctly.
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sat, 09 October 2004 13:36
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I had the struts in my KE70 done a few weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier. Camber went from +2 back to -2.5 per side, which sounds brutalll horriffic, but it works and works well, and I even took the struts out afterwards to have a look for any dangerous looking points, and it seems just fine.. My only advice would be to avoid Pedders and go to someplace that actually knows at least something about suspension to do it - it may even cost a few $ more, but hey.. A lot of people bag out strut bending as being a big evil, but anywhere I've seen it done it's been fine. That said, I also believe that it's desirable to have some kind of adjustment as well, e.g. strut tops, so that you can set the car up just how you like it.
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sun, 10 October 2004 02:46
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Ick. Sydney. 
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Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sun, 10 October 2004 03:15
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the car i sponsor has strut bend and cut springs...he just runs REALLY good shocks all is good.....
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Melbourne
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August 2003
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sun, 10 October 2004 04:28
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| mrshin wrote on Sat, 09 October 2004 23:36 |
My only advice would be to avoid Pedders and go to someplace that actually knows at least something about suspension to do it - it may even cost a few $ more, but hey..
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I don't necessarily agree. Pedders is operated as a franchised business chain. This attracts two types:
1. Business people.
2. Suspension technicians.
The business person goes through a basic programme and is given some 'how suspension systems work' books and buys a franchise, hiring others to run it for him day by day and taking little interest in the operational side of the business. Such a model is hit-and-miss when you want more than the 'fully Pedders suspension' for your VK (ie. springs and dampers), especially if the boss is the kind not to hire anyone who knows more than him...
The suspension technican does it because it is what he is into. He knows his stuff and is always interested to learn new things and analyse what he learns. He runs a suspension shop becasue it's satisfying to be able to do something he's into and good at and make money on it too.
I've been through two Pedders places relatively local to me, and found one example of each of the above models.
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sun, 10 October 2004 10:28
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ooooooooooooooook
but i need someonw that will be dodge, and generally franchised businesses are more "professional" (dont shoot me) and probably will not do something that is outside the square if u know what i mean ....
let me make some calls tomorrow and i will tell u all how it goes !
thanks guys 
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August 2003
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Sun, 10 October 2004 13:40
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My 'quality' Pedders guy suggested it. I was skeptical, but he says he does it to Commodore's all the time to correct the camber angle.
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Tue, 02 November 2004 07:25
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fark im so lazy, have not made calls yet ..
how much did it cost you (if u got your struts bent) to get them done ??
how accurate can they do it ?? can u tell them i want +2 neg camber and they can bend it to exactly that ??
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I Supported Toymods
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Sydney
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December 2002
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Tue, 02 November 2004 07:40
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Just get some camber adjusting bolts or strut tops installed if you want accurate and variable camber settings.
I got two sets (front and rear) from Whiteline and if I remember correctly they were only about $80 a set.
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Re: How difficult is it to bend a strut ?
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Tue, 02 November 2004 10:43
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need a cheaper fix man !
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