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iTrader: (6)

I am having the HARDEST time getting both parts of the U-Bolt to slide completely into the firewall. I am able to get one side (the bottom) a good distance in, but then the other only sticks a few threads into the firewall - it almost seems like the U-Bolt is just a TAD too big for the hole.

If I drill the hole slightly bigger, am I going to cause any problems? I can't see it being a problem as the nuts seem to hold that bolt pretty securely. But I felt like I should get a second opinion before I go drilling the hole bigger.

Spartan7

iTrader: (7)

If you don't get the u-bolt in both holes perfectly straight, it's going to be a PITA. Try bending the u-bolt studs in towards each other slightly, that might help. Elongating the holes is no big deal, I had do it it a little with my M6 swap.

RedRallyeZ

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For me, loosening the four bolts that hold the brake booster on really helped. It lets you move that out of the way just an inch and lets the M/C just have that extra little bit of play. Doing that, my M/c install was about 2 minutes trying to get it lined up. really easy.

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iTrader: (6)

I tried loosening up those nuts, but they didn't want to budge much. The bolt/stud seems to be pretty trashed and the nuts don't want to come off. But I'll have to take a closer look at them.

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iTrader: (6)

Thank you, that's good to know it didn't mess with anything. I might do it as my last resort.

RedRallyeZ

iTrader: (20)

yeah, i know what you mean. that plus the fact that its in a hard place to reach. granted i had the steering column out, but i ended up using a 13mm deep well, u-joint swivel and a 10" extension to get all four out.