Mod Guide: How-To Install a Rear Strut Tower Brace
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In the pics the mounting tab is not sitting flush with the strut tower (raised up on the stud) so it will be impossible to correctly tighten that way. Also I didn't say the bar would break I said the bolt/ stud it's mounted to may since it's only mounting to one stud per side....
#108
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I agree with Turbo, that home made bar looks like it's going to stress that stud. If there is flex/force in the strut towers, it might snap the stud.
Most strut braces I see on the market that use the strut mounting points grab two of the strut bolts/studs to share the load.
At minimum, I would want those tabs resting flush with the tower and mounting point.
Food for thought.
Most strut braces I see on the market that use the strut mounting points grab two of the strut bolts/studs to share the load.
At minimum, I would want those tabs resting flush with the tower and mounting point.
Food for thought.
#109
Unfortunately, I have to agree with Turbo and Maniac and add that the strut bolts (studs) are "Torque to Yield" type meaning they're already stretched beyond their elasticity leaving that stud even more vulnerable to snapping off. The way it is there's no way to torque it properly and throws off the torque on the other 2 mounting studs on each mount. Also, technically the nuts are only supposed to be torqued one time and should be replaced if removed.
Last edited by plumbob; 12-09-2015 at 08:49 AM.