mounting a strut on the opposite side
09-17-2012, 05:48 PM
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mounting a strut on the opposite side
Can I flip a strut around and mount it on the opposite side it was meant for? I need to replace the right side strut in my 86 and I intend to reuse the spring. Can I use a left hand side strut to replace it for a short time?
09-17-2012, 06:05 PM
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I know the brake line bracket wont work, I figure that wont be a big deal. Is there a brake cooling issue I should be concerned with? I dont think 951 struts have anything like that, could be wrong though.
09-17-2012, 11:11 PM
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guess not, I've been missing mine since day one. Guess I will go ahead and get this strut that is for the wrong side. hopefully it will fit, and i can have my car back until i can fix it proper.
