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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 5:07 AM
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Default Strut installation
I have 03 LS and I bought new quick struts for the front.I want to know if I have to align the front end after installing them and what to be careful of will putting them in .
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 8:30 AM
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I would definitly suggest a front end alignment after fixing your struts.

Also be careful with the spring if you need to remove it and install it on the new strut and use the proper tools.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 8:48 PM
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Quick strut comes complete and assembled.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Quick strut comes complete and assembled.

makes life even easier then
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