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    Frame shop in Houston?

    It's been bugging me too long for a year now, driver's side shock tower may have moved outward when I hit the wall at Hallett last year, been having trouble getting camber out of that side despite sticking the LCA out all of the way and having the wheel poke out flush with the fender.

    Who are you guys using some frame/tower pulling?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pranav View Post

    who are you guys using some frame/tower pulling?
    f350, 7.3

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    I'm sure Marshall and Sam could lend you a hand.

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    In a pinch, the body shop next door to the race shop... Thankfully haven't had to use them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pranav View Post
    It's been bugging me too long for a year now, driver's side shock tower may have moved outward when I hit the wall at Hallett last year, been having trouble getting camber out of that side despite sticking the LCA out all of the way and having the wheel poke out flush with the fender.

    Who are you guys using some frame/tower pulling?
    In the past, I have used Lakewood Car Clinic on Louetta just west of 249. Talk to the owner Rick Cook and tell him I sent you. They can be a bit slow and are not likely to be the cheapest place around but they are more than the run of the mill mechanic and body shop as they also build a lot of restomods and race cars. 281-320-1185

    I've never used them but Johnny's Bang and Bump in Tomball they were very receptive when I talked to them. They have been around forever and the owner has been racing drag cars forever. 281-351-4482

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    Thanks Rob, called Lakewood and talked to Ed. Looks like they have spent some time with Camaros. Their setup fee was reasonable so I think I'll end up going there (close to the house too).

    Funny how that works, a Ford guy sending me to a GM shop

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pranav View Post
    Thanks Rob, called Lakewood and talked to Ed. Looks like they have spent some time with Camaros. Their setup fee was reasonable so I think I'll end up going there (close to the house too).

    Funny how that works, a Ford guy sending me to a GM shop
    They work on everything. A lot of restored and restomod cars are built in that shop right along side run of the mill repair and bodywork. They worked on my Mustangs and Randy's Camaro. I will say, keep up on them about timing. Make sure they know your deadline.
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    I'll let you return the favor Pranav. You got any dyno shop recommendations? Preferably on the north side of Houston/Spring/Woodlands.
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    Chris Car Doc in Humble. Once you go there and deal with Chris, you won't want to go anywhere else. So far Records, Jander, and myself have been there, no complaints. He's a Mustang shop.

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    He normally charges $55 for two pulls, but every time I've gone up there he just charges me $55 for three.

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