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fuente 2008-09-29 10:18 AM

Question about cusco rear strut brace
 
I got a stage 1 suspension package from Cobb and the install instructions were all in Japanese. I figure that it should be pretty easy, but does anyone know what I need to do to install it? Do I have to remove the back seat or go at it from the trunk?

By the way, the cobb sway bars make the car feel totally different! Much better.

MPREZIV 2008-09-29 10:58 AM

On a coupe or sedan, you're removing the back seat to install a strut brace.

MattR 2008-09-29 11:29 AM

The answer is Both...Yes, the bar runs through the trunk, but you need to remove the seat to get at the topmounts. I would suggest putting it all together without snugging it all down, then once all teh bolts are through and lined up, tighten everything up.

cody 2008-09-29 11:42 AM

Be careful, the 3 strut top bolts (studs) are easily broken by over-tightening the nuts on each one. I think they're supposed to only get 12.5 lb's of torque (I just do medium-light to medium tight with a 3/8" drive ratchet).

MattR 2008-09-29 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody (Post 123615)
Be careful, the 3 strut top bolts (studs) are easily broken by over-tightening the nuts on each one. I think they're supposed to only get 12.5 lb's of torque (I just do medium-light to medium tight with a 3/8" drive ratchet).

Indeed. Good point. I remember at least two cases on this board alone, of people snapping one of those off before...not fun.

100_Percent_Juice 2008-09-29 01:03 PM

Update your info so we know what your driving. I would say welcome but it looks like you have been lurking here for over a year.;)

Dean 2008-09-29 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody (Post 123615)
Be careful, the 3 strut top bolts (studs) are easily broken by over-tightening the nuts on each one. I think they're supposed to only get 12.5 lb's of torque (I just do medium-light to medium tight with a 3/8" drive ratchet).

I never use anything over a 1/4" drive on those...

fuente 2008-09-29 09:08 PM

Thanks for the thorough help!
 
I appreciate all of the feedback. And I will update my profile. I am driving a 2006 MT Limied WRX Cobb Stage 2 with Cobb Catted DP, Cobb Catback, Cobb SF Intake w/cold air box, Cobb Sway Bars, Group-N Engine, Tranny, and Pitch-Stop Mounts, Stoptech Slotted Rotors and Hawk HPS Brake Pads.

Dewey 2008-10-05 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody (Post 123615)
Be careful, the 3 strut top bolts (studs) are easily broken by over-tightening the nuts on each one. I think they're supposed to only get 12.5 lb's of torque (I just do medium-light to medium tight with a 3/8" drive ratchet).

Thanks for that, I probably would have snapped one of them as soon as I put mine in.


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