I've read through several related posts, including the sticky 9 pager. My question is a bit different:
The spring perch on one of my '87 (CA's) front struts has rusted enough to partially collapse, rubbing the tire. Parts are basically unavailable, even used in my part of the continent, so is there a reasonable, more common alternative (Z31, S13) that doesn't involve coilovers (hate'em) or cutting?
Think "cost-effective repair", not "upgrade". I truly love my S12 - it's my third one, and my fifth SX car - but I've got an RX-8 R3 to get my handling fix in. I just want it back in action.