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How to fit TRD Strut Brace?


Daston
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Hi guys

 

Having problems fitting the above, how do you get it to line up on all 6 bolts? I can get it on 3 but then need superman to bend it so it fits the other 3....

 

Have got the exact same problem. Took the strut to Dave (supraloopy) and even he couldnt get it on! looks like dropping the suspension is the only way :(

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I'm sure you have a spare 10 mins? Put the keyboard down and get your ass outside! ;)

(or are you 'working'?)

 

nope, ive only been on here to check on headlight removal, done that now :D *(hands are ripped to pieces)

spose i best find a trolley jack from somewhere.

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Right tried both sides at the same time with no luck. Also jacked car up and that made no difference at all as the bolts didnt move. However I am thinking that I dont have Tien top mounts so are they going to be the same as the original bolts anyway?

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my carbing brace was the same. in the end i pushed one side down and finger tightened the bolts and then it was a case of bending it to get it slip over the other side but you do have to put a lot of effort in to get it over. the problem is the bolts are both angled towards eachother so at the bottom it fits fine but at the top its f-ing tight.

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The car must be on a totally flat surface, or body twist will pull the top mounts out of position and make the job difficult. Also check the ends of the TRD bar - one should have three holes for the bolts, the other should have three slots, which means that end has a little bit of manoeuvring space.

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