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Old May 1, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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I got the RDD rear strut, and it was easier than the front to install, I had jo jack one side up and push in on the bottom of the wheel to get the top to move enough for that side to slide on easily. Once on I tapped the bar lightly with a rubber mallet the rest of the way down then tightened up the nuts again.
Yeah RDDs bars go on without any problem. I'm glad I got his.

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Old May 1, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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okay thanks! i contacted rrm this morning and they told me
"Call us tomorrow. You should have made sure nut was started right before tightening. Struts on car will be fine with a couple nuts. Call, ask for Rob. I will tell you what you can do. Don't worry. RRM"
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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I just installed all 4 bars by RDD (Thanks Rob) on my 2003 OZ. No problems, except carpet in the rear. Didn't have to bang hard at all. I did park on a level ground though, so the front K-bar needed wiggling a little. The rest were pretty easy. Going to a tire shop for a FREE alignment check (4-wheel) just to be on the safe side.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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arrg..even those bars made by a person is better than those of a brand named company?
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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I doubt that they're made any different, just use different measurements
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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so does anyone have any suggestion on what i should say to the dealer? or should i even bring it to the dealer?

ONE QUESTION: are the screws on the strut where we install strut bars on attached to the whole suspension, springs and all those? or is it easily replaceable? thanks
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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You can replace them, I can't remember if you can get just the screws, or need the upper plate assembly though. I'm sure someone will eloberate more on this.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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eh what can i do with the strut bar then... i dont wanna refund it to erockoz because its not his fault its doesnt fit my car and got my car messed up..... maybe i'll just try to sell it on ebay or something and lose some more $ on shipping..... gosh no more DIM mods for me.... ever
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Try to sell it locally? Cali seems to have lots of Lancer folks...
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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im scared to trade locally as im just a 16 year old asian kid....might get jumped
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by arnold16890
im scared to trade locally as im just a 16 year old asian kid....might get jumped
You could always hang it in your room and hang shirts to dry on it... that's what I use my bowflex for.

But in all seriousness see what RRM has to say. They might have a solution for you. Oh and get some help putting it on sometimes it helps to have another set of hands holding it straight.

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Old May 2, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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As said above, RRM has been very good at making their products fit. Maybe you should see about taking a small Summer trip to Los Angeles (Beach, Disneyland, Hollywood, whatever) and drop by the RRM shop.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Slovak
You can replace them, I can't remember if you can get just the screws, or need the upper plate assembly though. I'm sure someone will eloberate more on this.
im still in need of some elaboration on this, thanks
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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You can either replace the bolts, or you might need a new tophat.

Call Mitsu and ask if the bolts are replaceable or not. If they say no, you need a new top.
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i tried calling RRM yesterday. The guy who i emailed wasnt in the office when i called. And he called me back last night and left me a voicemail, telling me to call him today after 3:30. So I called at 4 today and their phone was busy. I tried several more times after that and it still didnt go through. Finally, the call went through, but nobody picked up the phone, i guess because it was already pass 5pm...... So SHOULD I bring my car to the STEALERSHIP for repair under warranty? if changing that screw isnt under warranty, how much would they charge me?
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