Strut Bar Install

Technical info on the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix including do-it-yourself info
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B4snake
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Strut Bar Install

Post by B4snake »

I was just wondering about this before I actually go and buy one.. How do you go about installing a Strut Bar? Is it difficult and what tools are required?
piecuch1
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Re: Strut Bar Install (B4snake)

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Mine was easy (unbolt, install, rebolt). Of course I did mine the same time I lowered it, so everything was taken apart already. But it isn't too involved.
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kevera
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Re: Strut Bar Install (B4snake)

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I will take you 10 minutes to install.It's really straight forward.Park on a level surface,remove the 3 strut mount nuts(14mm) on either side,remove the top mounting plates,place the strut bar on,put all 6 nuts back on,and voila.
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ramenboy...
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Re: Strut Bar Install (kevera)

Post by ramenboy... »

Quote, originally posted by kevera »...Park on a level surface,remove the 3 strut mount nuts(14mm) on either side,remove the top mounting plates,place the strut bar on,put all 6 nuts back on,and voila. hey kevi plan on doing this too before july. do you replace the mounting brackets? or do the ends of the strut bar (strut tower brace?) replace them?
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