Project Front and rear Strut Braces
#22
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Sup buds lol
here's the update for today
Got the front installed, grinded the edges on the brackets round
and should have them painted tomorrow in red and the brace polished up![Wink](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I think it came out alright ,the holes i made on the brackets aren't perfect but they work just fine
dont mind the rusty tops of my struts![Embarrassment](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/f26a3a46.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/06464d69.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/29ac1d5b.jpg)
Couldnt get the rear one to work so i installed my stock red one in the rear![Cool](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif)
no need for Don rom brackets. Used a unibit to widen one of the holes on the brace and voila!
It fit perfect on the first strut bolt, i used a 1" metal washer and original nut. the thing feels super firm and solid!![Cool](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/71c169c8.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/626ce86e.jpg)
here's the update for today
Got the front installed, grinded the edges on the brackets round
and should have them painted tomorrow in red and the brace polished up
![Wink](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I think it came out alright ,the holes i made on the brackets aren't perfect but they work just fine
dont mind the rusty tops of my struts
![Embarrassment](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/f26a3a46.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/06464d69.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/29ac1d5b.jpg)
Couldnt get the rear one to work so i installed my stock red one in the rear
![Cool](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif)
no need for Don rom brackets. Used a unibit to widen one of the holes on the brace and voila!
![Congrats](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/congrats.gif)
It fit perfect on the first strut bolt, i used a 1" metal washer and original nut. the thing feels super firm and solid!
![Cool](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/71c169c8.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/626ce86e.jpg)
![](http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad68/panchin1992/MCF/393b1fa1.jpg)
#28
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,217
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Nicely done! I had my doubts, but for an inexpensive DIY mod, you're coming out ahead AND now have a rear STB! You might be able to sell that rear one you got from the yard and get some money back (try Craigslist first).
And, I have to say, I still like how your current engine cover looks!! Great work!!
And, I have to say, I still like how your current engine cover looks!! Great work!!
#29
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Nicely done! I had my doubts, but for an inexpensive DIY mod, you're coming out ahead AND now have a rear STB! You might be able to sell that rear one you got from the yard and get some money back (try Craigslist first).
And, I have to say, I still like how your current engine cover looks!! Great work!!
And, I have to say, I still like how your current engine cover looks!! Great work!!
![Smile](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
my front one should look pretty tomorrow
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
also I've been trying to find a nice clean coolant reservoir tank but cant seem to find one
![Frown](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
and yea i could probably get $10-$20 for it on CL :p
#30
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 12,217
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Wish I would have known you need a coolant bottle. Once in a while I've seen some in decent/clean shape. I'll keep an eye out if you want and see what I can source (I go junk yarding once in a while, though it gets tough in the winter).