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    This is the passenger side strut the left one is the same if not better. Whats a good suggestion for this problem? Would a zzp strut brace help at all?
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    any one ?!?
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    Cut out that part of a rust free car and have it welded in, unfortunately your only option.
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    Strut brace isn't going to prevent rust.


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    Quote Originally Posted by stealthee View Post
    Strut brace isn't going to prevent rust.
    Well yeah. but to keep the struts and tires lined up because they are bowing out due to the rust im hoping a strut bar will help a little that.

    Quote Originally Posted by codyAK View Post
    Cut out that part of a rust free car and have it welded in, unfortunately your only option.
    I gave that some thought.
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    Thats a common problem with the GPs so U will need to replace it..
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