MarkR Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hey guys I've just been down to fit my strut brace and when i removed the bolts there was a big metal washer thing. Must i take this off or leave it on? Also, does anyone's HKS SSQV BOV touch their brace? Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I took mine off as the TRD strut brace mounting plate was substantial enough to spread the clamp load. Essential to use an accurate torque wrench for tightening the 3 nuts on each strut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Yes, remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Thank you (only just noticed the reply) I took em off anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 If you take the washers off, the brace will be too close to the BOV. If you keep them on there's just about enough clearance to get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I have mine on - 6 months now , am i in deep shit mode?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 My SSQV fits fine without contact. A slight bend to it's bracket arranged for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I _really_ wouldn't worry about it. Those nuts are only supposed to be tightened to 25 lbs/ft which is f' all really. Hardly any clamping forces to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Suprafly Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 When I fitted my front strut bar I just nipped up the mounting nuts and gave them a quarter turn, you dont really want to shear one of the studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks guys. I took em off and bent the bracket for the SSQV. Cheers Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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