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Oct 21, 2007 | 11:52 PM

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stb installation

are the hotchkis stb's supposed to be almost impossible to install? i could not get mine in. any tips would be appreciated.

Oct 21, 2007 | 11:58 PM

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Put the "ears" on with the nuts as loose as possible. Then get
the cross bolts in, second one may need a pilot like a Philips
driver. When the cross bolts are set then dog down the ear
nuts.

Oct 22, 2007 | 09:56 AM

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I had to elongate the mounting holes and use some washers to change the angle to push the "ears" outward to get the bar to fit. Even then, I still had to pry it on.

Oct 22, 2007 | 12:31 PM

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I had no problems with mine

Oct 22, 2007 | 03:53 PM

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I have to pry it with my largest screwdriver every time I put it back on.

Oct 22, 2007 | 04:18 PM

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My lt1 car (bmr brace) would barley fit due to the AC lines and had to use the fancy wrenches to get it...on the ls1 the same stb works great and is easy take on and off.

Oct 23, 2007 | 05:10 AM

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how do you guys that have to pry it to get it on, how do you keep from scratching it all up?

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Oct 28, 2007 | 05:52 PM

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My UMI STB "clicks" right into place in my car. In fact, it damn near falls in place but for the last 1/4 inch or so I have to push it on. No prying or anything needed.

Oct 28, 2007 | 08:25 PM

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i cant even pry mine on...........

Oct 28, 2007 | 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bdbrd

My UMI STB "clicks" right into place in my car. In fact, it damn near falls in place but for the last 1/4 inch or so I have to push it on. No prying or anything needed.

+1. mine goes right on and just needs a little push.