** They're here!! Newly Released CarsonTuned Strut Tower Bar for the GS!! **
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Originally Posted by Lexus GS3
I picked one up today.. Guys this STB is top notch quality.. Fits perfect and loook fantastic!!
So glad i live in So. CA only 20 mins drive.. NO waiting time for shipping
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Tommy (Lexus GS3)
Did you leave the black ring/spacer on when you installed this? In the pics on the Carson Toyota site it looks like they took them off, but they don't fit flush that way.
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Joel
Did you leave the black ring/spacer on when you installed this? In the pics on the Carson Toyota site it looks like they took them off, but they don't fit flush that way.
Thanks,
Joel
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Originally Posted by Lexus GS3
Here are some pictures.. Sorry i'm including the link to the pictures, cuz i dont know how to upload them in this page. MODERATOR please help me make pics visible on this page.
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_001.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_002.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_003.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_004.jpg
Pictures shows how the STB fits on my '02 GS300 with the engine cover in place
Tommy
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_001.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_002.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_003.jpg
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...nedSTB_004.jpg
Pictures shows how the STB fits on my '02 GS300 with the engine cover in place
Tommy
What about the strut bar you bought like 2 months ago?
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Guys,
I just went out to detail my engine compartment and found something a little strange.
I installed the strut tower bar on Saturday, with the spacer in, torqued them to the correct Ft Lbs and test drove it. I then retorqued everything. I did a little bit of aggresive manuvering later that day and everything seemed fine.
I now noticed that the bar had slipped on the right side almost 1/4 inch from the original intall position. This leads me to believe that the spacer needs to be removed, but the hole that is machined into the bracket will not fit over the rolled lip in the engine compartment. I will email one of the guys at Carson, but has anyone else had any issues?
Thanks,
Joel
I just went out to detail my engine compartment and found something a little strange.
I installed the strut tower bar on Saturday, with the spacer in, torqued them to the correct Ft Lbs and test drove it. I then retorqued everything. I did a little bit of aggresive manuvering later that day and everything seemed fine.
I now noticed that the bar had slipped on the right side almost 1/4 inch from the original intall position. This leads me to believe that the spacer needs to be removed, but the hole that is machined into the bracket will not fit over the rolled lip in the engine compartment. I will email one of the guys at Carson, but has anyone else had any issues?
Thanks,
Joel
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Originally Posted by joel5150
Guys,
I just went out to detail my engine compartment and found something a little strange.
I installed the strut tower bar on Saturday, with the spacer in, torqued them to the correct Ft Lbs and test drove it. I then retorqued everything. I did a little bit of aggresive manuvering later that day and everything seemed fine.
I now noticed that the bar had slipped on the right side almost 1/4 inch from the original intall position. This leads me to believe that the spacer needs to be removed, but the hole that is machined into the bracket will not fit over the rolled lip in the engine compartment. I will email one of the guys at Carson, but has anyone else had any issues?
Thanks,
Joel
I just went out to detail my engine compartment and found something a little strange.
I installed the strut tower bar on Saturday, with the spacer in, torqued them to the correct Ft Lbs and test drove it. I then retorqued everything. I did a little bit of aggresive manuvering later that day and everything seemed fine.
I now noticed that the bar had slipped on the right side almost 1/4 inch from the original intall position. This leads me to believe that the spacer needs to be removed, but the hole that is machined into the bracket will not fit over the rolled lip in the engine compartment. I will email one of the guys at Carson, but has anyone else had any issues?
Thanks,
Joel
Tommy
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Originally Posted by joel5150
Guys,
I just went out to detail my engine compartment and found something a little strange.
I installed the strut tower bar on Saturday, with the spacer in, torqued them to the correct Ft Lbs and test drove it. I then retorqued everything. I did a little bit of aggresive manuvering later that day and everything seemed fine.
I now noticed that the bar had slipped on the right side almost 1/4 inch from the original intall position. This leads me to believe that the spacer needs to be removed, but the hole that is machined into the bracket will not fit over the rolled lip in the engine compartment. I will email one of the guys at Carson, but has anyone else had any issues?
Thanks,
Joel
I just went out to detail my engine compartment and found something a little strange.
I installed the strut tower bar on Saturday, with the spacer in, torqued them to the correct Ft Lbs and test drove it. I then retorqued everything. I did a little bit of aggresive manuvering later that day and everything seemed fine.
I now noticed that the bar had slipped on the right side almost 1/4 inch from the original intall position. This leads me to believe that the spacer needs to be removed, but the hole that is machined into the bracket will not fit over the rolled lip in the engine compartment. I will email one of the guys at Carson, but has anyone else had any issues?
Thanks,
Joel
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I know the OEM torque recommendations is very low.....something like 40 ft/lbs. (correct me if Im wrong guys). I tried 40 ft/lbs. with my RMM (with 3 spacers on each side to clear engine cover) and DSR (no spacers) stbs...and it was way too loose. I eventually settle for 65-70 ft/lbs....no problems with movement....stiff as heck.
I think you just need to torque it more.
Btw....the style of the tubing and mounts are similar to the Carbing stbs.
Pete
I think you just need to torque it more.
Btw....the style of the tubing and mounts are similar to the Carbing stbs.
Pete
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Lexizm - The torque rate for the upper shock bolts is 41 Ftlbs. I believe the bolts are rated at up to 80 Ftlbs buy the look of them, ie. size, hole diameter, threads per inch.
I went out to Carson this morning after speaking via email to Steve. I brought in my old CTASTB (CarsonTuned Aluminum Strut Tower Bar). Luis gave me the last one they had on hand and we went out and test fit it to the car. Again, with the black spacer rings off, the hole did not fit over the lip of the shock tower. I am working with Carson on this, and Steve will be back soon, so I am sure we will have a resolution soon.
Joel
I went out to Carson this morning after speaking via email to Steve. I brought in my old CTASTB (CarsonTuned Aluminum Strut Tower Bar). Luis gave me the last one they had on hand and we went out and test fit it to the car. Again, with the black spacer rings off, the hole did not fit over the lip of the shock tower. I am working with Carson on this, and Steve will be back soon, so I am sure we will have a resolution soon.
Joel
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Originally Posted by PHML
I know the OEM torque recommendations is very low.....something like 40 ft/lbs. (correct me if Im wrong guys). I tried 40 ft/lbs. with my RMM (with 3 spacers on each side to clear engine cover) and DSR (no spacers) stbs...and it was way too loose. I eventually settle for 65-70 ft/lbs....no problems with movement....stiff as heck.
I think you just need to torque it more.
Btw....the style of the tubing and mounts are similar to the Carbing stbs.
Pete
I think you just need to torque it more.
Btw....the style of the tubing and mounts are similar to the Carbing stbs.
Pete
well, that's coz' the bars are indeed made by carbing
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regarding the fitment. sometimes they don't fit and you need to jack up the car from the middle to flex it out so it fits. common problem, a lot of people with the trd bars had to do it
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Originally Posted by rominl
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well, that's coz' the bars are indeed made by carbing![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
regarding the fitment. sometimes they don't fit and you need to jack up the car from the middle to flex it out so it fits. common problem, a lot of people with the trd bars had to do it
well, that's coz' the bars are indeed made by carbing
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regarding the fitment. sometimes they don't fit and you need to jack up the car from the middle to flex it out so it fits. common problem, a lot of people with the trd bars had to do it
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well, depends on what you mean by not fit? a lot of people they couldn't fit their bars on as is too. but just by jacking up the car in the middle and flex out the car, they could easily install it. personally of all the people i know they all could fit their bars on.
thats why i suggest jacking up the car in the middle
thats why i suggest jacking up the car in the middle