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Old 08-04-07, 02:19 PM
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Default Intalling Strut Brace?

So I finally got a strut brace from the classifieds but when I position it on top to install the bolts do not line up. Now if my memory serves me correct do I have to jack up the car to be able to install? I could have sworn I read a thread saying that.
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Oh in case youre wondering it was the Strut bar off an aristo.
Old 08-04-07, 02:21 PM
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I had to jack my car up to put the TRD bar on and most do. Some are weird you can just slide on.
Old 08-04-07, 04:28 PM
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I just put mine right on no jack needed
Old 08-04-07, 06:57 PM
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I had to jack my car up and unbolt the the nuts so the strut can be released. That enables the bolts to move down a bit giving more room to slide the strut bar in.
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Default I have the same bar

Put the left side on first and the right side will go on with a little effort.

take a look
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...85&postcount=9
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Originally Posted by maintrain
Put the left side on first and the right side will go on with a little effort.

take a look
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...85&postcount=9
Thats the same bar that I have. Didn't seem it would be that easy. I'm trying to tomorrow so I'll report with the good news (hopefully ).
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Originally Posted by DzaztrBUSE
Thats the same bar that I have. Didn't seem it would be that easy. I'm trying to tomorrow so I'll report with the good news (hopefully ).
PM me if you need any help...I've done this plenty of times.

-Steve
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