Installing GSR strut bar on ek?
10-28-2006, 12:50 AM
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Installing GSR strut bar on ek?
Ok, so I know I have to drill the holes, where the two idententions are, right above the struts. However, does it matter which way I put in the bolts? Also what size bolts and washers should I use and what should I torque them too?
10-28-2006, 03:43 AM
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Re: Installing GSR strut bar on ek? (turnsignalandy)
you should use whatever size bolts fit through the holes on the bar. grade 8, or better. i just went to lowes/home depot, bought 4 allen head bolts, like 1-1.5 long. flat, and lock washers, nuts. 
10-28-2006, 08:32 AM
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Re: Installing GSR strut bar on ek? (JSPECSIR)
i dont remember exactly, but i dont think that i used those indentions for the holes. take the bar and prefit it, checking out whether the holes line up. when i installed mine, i installed them with the end of the bolt pointing up.
10-28-2006, 08:57 AM
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Re: Installing GSR strut bar on ek? (pumatec8)
I gave Comptech a call and ordered just the mounting hardware for their "Titanium Series Front Strut Bar". It made the installation of my GSR upper strut bar a toatal breeze!
http://www.comptechusa.com/com...a.jpg
You can see the mounting hardware pictured right below the strut bar for reference in the event you want to fab something up yourself. I went ahead and paid their asking price which was quite expensive for some bolts and nuts -/+ $25
. But I do have piece of mind that the load is distributed evenly because of the mounting plate that is welded between the bolts
http://www.comptechusa.com/com...a.jpg
You can see the mounting hardware pictured right below the strut bar for reference in the event you want to fab something up yourself. I went ahead and paid their asking price which was quite expensive for some bolts and nuts -/+ $25
. But I do have piece of mind that the load is distributed evenly because of the mounting plate that is welded between the bolts
10-28-2006, 09:04 AM
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i just went to orchard supply and paid not almost a dollar for all of my bolts,nuts, and washers...works great on my EJ8...its really just for looks...haha
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10-28-2006, 06:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pumatec8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and tourque doesn't matter that much. just make them tight!</TD></TR></TABLE>
When you hear cracking, it's too tight.
When you hear cracking, it's too tight.
10-28-2006, 06:53 PM
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the indentations DONT line up. hold up the bar where you want it, mark it.
drill hole lil bigger then bolt.
uese a washer on both sides
Bolts from Top Down
lock washer under the bottom washer.
Tighen it tight, then tighten later after a few driving hours.
drill hole lil bigger then bolt.
uese a washer on both sides
Bolts from Top Down
lock washer under the bottom washer.
Tighen it tight, then tighten later after a few driving hours.
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