Octavain

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I've installed a set of Koni 4/4 and Strano lowering springs. Now I can't put my STB back on!!!! What the heck happened, anyone else run into this problem? If so what did you do to fix it?

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to put it back on..leave everything kinda loose so it will move around and try it that way.

Octavain

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“Everything kinda of loose” is kind of vague could you be more specific? I had to use new upper strut mount boots because mine were rusted to hell! The stud length of the new upper strut mount boots is a half inch shorter than the stock ones, if that makes any difference.

LS1Tuner_06

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Hmm that's weird man. You never said anything on facebook? Have you had your strut brace off this entire time?

tillery

iTrader: (4)

You just said the new parts had shorter bolts/studs? You cant bolt it on cause of this? or it physically wont go on?

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Kinda loose..as in not tight so you can still move things around.

Knock the Studs out and put Bolts in..that is what I did with mine.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Are you unable to mount the STB because the studs are shorter, or is there another reason?

Octavain

iTrader: (5)

The studs length is not imparing me from putting the STB back on. But that is a good idea to pop to studs from the top and then put them through. However they are pressed so if unpressed I could run into a problem of the bolt and nut bittin back when I torque it down. I actually already have that problem, damn cheap autozone crap!

Octavain

iTrader: (5)

Yep I have. Going to look into getting a wonder bar or just getting a massive front sway bar.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Yea that's why I knocked them out..they didn't hold. I still have my stock ones.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Here's what you do: Remove the nuts from both the driver-side and passenger-side studs, on the passenger-side also remove the two bolts. Roughly place the STB over the studs, then with a jack slowly raise up the passenger-side front until your able to get the STB mount holes over the passenger-side studs. Once the STB in on slowly lower the jack while holding the STB down. Now bolt everything back up, you done!

TheSilverOne

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think of it as a sign. sell it and make some money. they aren't needed on our cars. just an appearance item.

Octavain

iTrader: (5)

I would probably sell it but I don't meet the requirements to post anything up in the classifieds...

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

I think this is a sign that he needs to try harder..

Octavain

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I do plan on trying what was suggested above. But the flanges on the STB seem to have a steeper angle than yours. Oh I've tried believe me the smiley face sums it up pretty good. lol

Your engine bay is so culture free I like IT!!! What all have you done?

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Thanks..I've done a little bit to it..lol

Race Headers, AC Delete, ABS Delete, Deleted All Emissions. The Battery is in the back here, but it will be back in the front when I get back. I'm relocating the Fuel Line too.

Joshiedoom

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Anybody think about enlarging the holes a bit?

wabmorgan

Just leave off the "GF bar."