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Old 12-06-09, 02:22 PM
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Default Anyone have a template for rear strut bar install?

I don't want to hack up the carpet in my trunk to install a rear strut bar. Is there a template floating around for an easier install? If anyone has pictures of their rear strut bar installed, please share. Thanks
Old 12-06-09, 02:52 PM
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i doubt it. some strut bars are thicker/wider than others.
just cut it to fit yours
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well that is a good point, but sometimes it's hard to cut the hole in the right spot and have it look decent. Maybe I will have to design my own template and do some measuring to make it in the same spot on both sides.
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install the mounts first (not the bar)....then reinstall the trunk liner....you should be able to feel the mounts through the liner....cut a small hole where the mount and the liner meets...then enlarge the hole as needed...mount the bar last.
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wow, very simple idea....but very logical. Thanks for the input. Does anyone have pictures of a rear strut bar installed? Just curious to see the end result.
Old 12-07-09, 12:29 PM
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Here is mine

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