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Strut braces

gnormy02

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May 3, 2007
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i am looking at making my own rear strut brace, using the idea of u bolts around the strut. and flanges on the brace itself, so that it can be taken out and put in easier.
 

gnormy02

Full member
May 3, 2007
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Started to make my rear strut brace, cardboard prototype.


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gnormy02

Full member
May 3, 2007
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i am going to be making it out of aluminium, and get it tig welded at work. It should look good all polished up.
 

Mat

Guest
I was thinking that when I added mine last night....

wondered if the one like ians (between the struts) would be better....

either way, it's a metal bar mounted solidly to two secure points. anything is better than nothing
 

stevie-g

Guest
ordered my front lower and rear strut brace the other day will get pics up once they arrive and fitted ;);)

will get the fron upper from seat so a get the cupra sport stamp on it lol
 

jamieread

Active Member
Oct 14, 2007
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I'm still waiting for my rear brace from strutbracer. Ordered on 24th July. They said they had to order it in from OMP. And also said that OMP are shut for 6 weeks. But some how my brace was due in on Wednesday last week. Pee'd off!
 

p34ch3y

tastefully modified
Oct 17, 2005
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cambs
i waited over a week for my front lower and rear,they dnt have ne or the other in stock
 

stevie-g

Guest
well it took 2 days for my front lower to come lol going to fit it on wed so will get pics up just waiting on my rear one and then will buy the front upper
 

jamieread

Active Member
Oct 14, 2007
173
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Did they tell you how long it would take for the rear? Let me know when u recieve it.
 

stevie-g

Guest
will keep you updated on the delivery time of the rear...

also whats the best way to get them fitted???as in up on ramps/axle stands etc

and do you need your trackingdone after its fitted?

tried to loosing the bolts today too and they are mega tight lol think i will popit to a garage to do lol
 
Front lower is a pig. You will need to get it as high as you can and get the biggest breaker bar on the bolts as you can get in. Then lever yourself against something while pushing like mad with your feet..!

Or you could get a mate to put it on a ramp and get it off in seconds...

You don't need to do your tracking again as it is just a case of removing the bolt for the wishbone and putting it back in ;)
 
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