anarchy57

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alright, i got this fstb from my buddy off of his 98.

so now im trying to put it on and on the strut tower(right side) theres this "mystery bracket" that prevents the fstb from getting into place.

ive tried putting the fstb in the reverse way, but the holes arent lined up to fit onto the screws(dunno the correct term...heh)

ive also tried taking this "mystery bracket" off but that isnt working too well. ive been told to use a chisel+hammer, dremel, etc, but it isnt working out too well, so yea wat am i spose to do!!!!



it seems like this bracket is molded/glued onto the metal, but in some spots its like welded to the metal or something and its really tough to budge!



hope those pix help

more info-my car is 99 cali spec

nearthisbridge

iTrader: (19)

Used a dremel on mine, worked fine. '99 Cali-spec here also.

fadeaway

99 cali here also, just use whatever is needed to cut that **** off. Some guys who installed it didn't have too much of a problem with it.

anarchy57

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i tried using my dremel but a ton of sparks came flyin out, didnt think that would be too safe lol

DAVE Sz

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Why wouldn't it be safe?

Irish

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dremel will get the job done, sparks means metal-metal contact, nothing serious

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

Hack Saw will take that sucker off in 2 minutes.

kbmaxima

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+1 on the hacksaw. I got a chisel, that didn't work. so got me a $5 hacksaw from walmart and voila. The metal isn't welded on, it's like a type of bondo, so if you keep it closest to the body, it'll be less elbow grease on your part. good luck, i feel you. I was so frustrated when I was doing mine in 30 degree weather hehe.

mzmtg

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anarchy57

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yea we have a hacksaw but me n my dad couldnt find it


edit-got it on, thanks for the advice org'ers

ronin22357

iTrader: (14)

i used my die grinder on mine. your dremel should work fine. nothing wrong with making a few sparks!

chenzarino

iTrader: (2)

or you can bend it back and forth till it pops off, thats what i did.

A Flood99

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i used a sawzall and just went at it.....came off in 10 mins