Shock tower brace install
Shock tower brace install
I just received a shock tower brace that I got off of eBay and I have a question. Do I install the brace between the car body and retainers or do I discard the retainers because there are brackets on the end of the new brace? Thanks......
Shock tower brace install
I put the brace on this morning and left the old retainers off since all the brace is, is a metal bar with retainers welded to the ends as brackets.
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So your the one who won the auction..How much did it finally go for?
I kept the retainers on top of the brace and mine is bluit somewhat like yours. Just my personal preference.
I kept the retainers on top of the brace and mine is bluit somewhat like yours. Just my personal preference.
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Retainers? You lost me, can you go in to detail?
The only extra thing I can think of is a bracket. The one that holds the 2 fuel lines. Thats on the driver side.
The only extra thing I can think of is a bracket. The one that holds the 2 fuel lines. Thats on the driver side.
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Adam: It says "shock" tower brace. Not strut. Were talking in the back of the trunk. Not under the hood. I didn't catch it at first either hehe.
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The auction closed with the price of $46. I'll put the retainers back on like you suggested. Thanks.
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Quote (IsaacHayes @ April 24 2002,11:17)Adam: It says "shock" tower brace. Not strut. Were talking in the back of the trunk. Not under the hood. I didn't catch it at first either hehe.
OK that makes makes it a whole lot clearer.
OK that makes makes it a whole lot clearer.
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Anyone know the source of that "shock" tower brace? was is once a mantapart unit? custom made? I'd be interested even at a slightly higher price for an unused one.
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I left my retainers off, they're just a big washer, i don't think they do anything sitting on top of the brace mounts so i just left them off. Again, thats just my preferance.
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I would be willing to make these. I made one for me and they could be recreated in short time. It would be a one peice not welded one though which by my understanding means stronger. Let me know who would want one possibly.
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hell id be interested.... in a month or two..... have to rebuild my quad 4....... look on the other parts of the board youll find out what happened.......
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Yeah I'd be interested (thats why I asked) only question I have has to do with clearance under the brace. I'm guessing the brace you make would be straight across (for strength) which might put a damper on my sub purchase. Then again I'm still thinking of the little room in the Corsy's trunk and I know the Beretta's is a bit larger.
Keep me posted on these braces
Keep me posted on these braces
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I'd want to see pictures first. Looks will play a huge role in my decision of whether or not to buy one.
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The silver tubing was added temporaliy, it was replaced with angle iron, but he probally won't make those w/ the brace, or they will be an extra option i would gather.
You can see my brace here....
its a not as snazzy looking as marks, but it does the job
The silver tubing was added temporaliy, it was replaced with angle iron, but he probally won't make those w/ the brace, or they will be an extra option i would gather.
You can see my brace here....
its a not as snazzy looking as marks, but it does the job
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Go here and then under GTZ/Braces and you can see the back. I have detailed shots and will put them up.
http://photos.yahoo.com/MAD73182
Have to cut and copy. Sorry guys.
http://photos.yahoo.com/MAD73182
Have to cut and copy. Sorry guys.
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