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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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hi, i have a question about how to install strut bar?

i tried to take off the front nuts under the hood but it just won't come off.

the car was sitting down. or do i have to raise the car up?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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the car can be sitting down, it doesn't matter. But if you haven't removed those nuts before they will be very tight. Try buying some PB Blaster to loosen them up
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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yeah, it's crazy tight,
okay, i'll try that. but on the strut bar, there is the adjusting bolt.
it can be shortened or longer, do i have to set that tight? or regular?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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you probably have an ebay bar right?

i would assume you do it tight. I have an adjustable lower tie bar and i got it pretty tight.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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okay, thanks
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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keep it tight for better cornering post pic when done
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Sounds like you've got all the info you need...good luck prying those suckers off! At least their not lower front strut bolts (19mm I think); now those took a pipe and a half!
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it'll take a while to post pics.. i'm pretty busy nowadays
but i'll try to do it fast as possible!
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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hey guys, i'm gonna install the front strut bar tomorrow.

quick question about strut bars.

if i install the front, do i have to install the rear too? just curious
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No, they are independent of each other.
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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tried that pb blaster. won't come off
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some elbow grease or an impact will get it off

And don't forget. Righty thighty, lefty loosy

And put an extension on your wrench if you're having a hard time.
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