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Old Nov 8, 2000 | 09:35 AM
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Ok, I know this might have been answered a billion times before but I need some real specific info here;

When installing the Courtesy FSTB, do I have to have the car on jacks or anything?? As far as I know, all I have to do is make sure the car is on level ground, undo all the 6 strut tower bolts, put on the brace, and then tighten the bolts to 40lbs. Is this right?

Will I need an alignment or anything??

I should be getting this bad boy by Friday...hehehehe
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 09:39 AM
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Don't jack the car up!!!

It wouldn't be pretty. While sitting on all 4 tires, remove the 3 nuts on each side. Slip the ends over the bolts and replace the 6 nuts. That's it! takes 10 to 15 minutes max. Good luck!!!
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 09:42 AM
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You got it man, thats all you have to do. And you don't need an alighnment. I should take you about ten minutes tops. VERY EASY INSTALL!!!!! My2cents
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 09:44 AM
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Yes do NOT JACK UP THE CAR>

It needs to have a load bearing on the front.
And it takes about 5 minutes. 10 to 15 if your bolts are sticky. Easiest performance upgrade in history.
You will feel the difference immediatley.
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 10:27 AM
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A monkey could install the thing
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 10:31 AM
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Re: Yes do NOT JACK UP THE CAR>

What's a "load bearing" Anything like a muffler bearing? I think I had a load bearing this morning but I went #2 and that took care of it.

Originally posted by VQ Quick
It needs to have a load bearing on the front.
And it takes about 5 minutes. 10 to 15 if your bolts are sticky. Easiest performance upgrade in history.
You will feel the difference immediatley.
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 11:19 AM
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Dude.........

Hope you lit a match out of respect to those who go after you
Old Nov 8, 2000 | 11:22 AM
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Re: Dude.........

Nope. But I always do a "courtesy flush".

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Old Nov 8, 2000 | 06:29 PM
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Yeah but tighten to 30-32lbs of torque not 40. Also you might have trouble with getting the stock bolts off. Depends on how old your car is I guess. Cause mine were a pain in the ***.
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