alignment

2008 TOYOTA AVALON
36,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHHL1
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Local shop has suggested modifying strut tower
to allow a more finite alignment thus preventing
exsessive tire wear. They claim it is acommon
on Toyota & Honda.
Is this a good idea? your imput is appreciated.
Thankyou
Nov 15, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Never heard of this, check with Toyota about any TSB's on this problem.

My opinion is that they are trying to get a few extra bucks out of you and VOID the Toyota warranty.
Nov 15, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm not familiar with "modifying" the strut tower. What do they plan to gain from doing this? The alignment isn't done at the strut tower.
Nov 15, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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