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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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OH and I forgot to mention, I put UMI Performance trailing arms on the back of my Monte.

I was tempted to replace my front sway bar with the GM Performance one (I have a simple trade, my father has a GM Performance one to put on his '98 Grand Prix, it was the CHEAPEST replacement sway around, as his is cracked, he's willing to trade it for my stock one, I just don't see a reason for it at this time).
 
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
Unless you want to drop the struts and drill into your trunk (I recommend brackets)
I bought the rear one but I did not see brackets so I will find out when I get them..
 
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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You have to buy the brackets separate from Don Rome
 
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DE02Carlo
I bought the rear one but I did not see brackets so I will find out when I get them..
The brace doesn't come with brackets, so unless you want to drop the rear suspension and drill holes (not recommended) you need to order them.

Home Page <- Link to brackets at DR Custom Parts
 
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
The brace doesn't come with brackets, so unless you want to drop the rear suspension and drill holes (not recommended) you need to order them.

Home Page <- Link to brackets at DR Custom Parts
Got the link in my favorites. When I get them and check them out I will get the brackets. At least it was only $32.00 not bad..
 
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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The brackets make the STB look heavier duty to me.
 
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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for 136 bucks i figured id try this...if i could find some money

GM Parts Direct: pk12456148 - Grand Prix, Monte Carlo and Impala Handling Upgrade Kit
 
Old Jun 29, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Maniac
OH and I forgot to mention, I put UMI Performance trailing arms on the back of my Monte.

I was tempted to replace my front sway bar with the GM Performance one (I have a simple trade, my father has a GM Performance one to put on his '98 Grand Prix, it was the CHEAPEST replacement sway around, as his is cracked, he's willing to trade it for my stock one, I just don't see a reason for it at this time).
I just order a set of those like Monday and already received them...have not installed anything yet.
 
Old Jul 13, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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OK I received my rear strut brace today and just need to order the brackets it beats dropping the struts again and drilling holes.
 
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Default Rear strut brace installed

I bought the brackets to install the rear strut brace from Don Rome and they made the install very easy. I have not driven the car yet to see what difference it makes in handling.



 
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