Does the vehicle body need to be removed to straighten the frame?
To the contrary, all sheet metal should be left in place. As damage occurs it travels through the frame and body. With everything in place, and using the proper method, the damage can be reversed. Removing parts will change the rigidity of the structure. This makes it far more difficult to properly repair and secondary damage is often not corrected in the initial pulls. [Back to top] • Getting new tires, I was told of difficulty aligning the vehicle because struts were going out. They told me that it would cost roughly $### and if done with in 6 mo they would not charge for an alignment. It would be unusual for a vehicle with 66,000 miles to need struts. It is also very unusual to hear a worn strut would offer any difficulty in alignment. The offer to wave the alignment charge also sounds very suspect, in my opinion, you can bet the cost is built in. I would definitely seek a professional opinion from a trustworthy shop. Original struts are often much higher quality than aftermarket re
