i just got a custom maxima fstb for a 2k1. has anyone installed one that has a write up? i looked in "how-to's" but there was no "custom
maxima" brand. if anyone can hook me up with some instructions and the torque specs. i would greatly appreciate it.
thanks in advance.
kj

 

i would check out courtesyparts.com. there is a how to for their fstb and it shoudlnt be that different from the custommaxima bar. i think the torque specs on that site, but if i remember correctly its 35 lbs.

 

Super simple install. I have a couple of pics on my homepage that may help you. Not really install instructions, but there was a bracket and a solenoid in the way of mine, both of which had to be moved.

Also, I think sloppymax is right about the torque specs being somewhere around 34-37 ft lbs.

 

Custom Maxima makes his FSTBs different? I thought it was the same application except for the logo..

Anyhow, If his FSTB is still the same.
Just remove the 3 bolts and strut tower ring that's located on the upper strut mount.. Remember theres 2 sides..
Fit the FSTB on and rescrew..
You're done..

 

Yeah, it's different. It's adjustable. you have to adjust it for width before you install it for good.

Just loosely connect all of the pieces, set them on the strut tops. Adjust the sides so that they are even. Attach the strut top pieces and tighten them down. Then, tighten the adjustments on the bar. Make sure the bar is level and clears the manifold and the hood.

You're done!!!!!

 

They're pretty much all the same. If you have any clearance issues, put washers on the strut bolts under the bar braces:

Re: Bomz FSTB... The general concensus is for you to tighten it to 34 FT.Lbs.

Make sure your Maxima is sitting on a completely leveled and flat surface, and the wheels pointing forward.
And the bar in the middle extended as far as it can get.
That's what I mean by preloading it.

Oops!!!
I missed the "pre-load" part...
make sure your car is sitting flat and leveled before doing the following
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From a famous Porsche FSTB instruction

Step 5
Install one end of the cross tube using the hardware supplied. * We recommend using a drop of light oil or
thread compound such as never seize on all stainless fasteners to help prevent galling of the threads.

Step 6
Adjust the legth of the tube by holding the unattached rod end and rotating the tube. Adjust until the fastener slides freely through the bracket and the rod end. Install fasteners with washers and nut supplied.
Step 7
We recommend pre-loading the brace by rotating the tube in the direction which lengthens it 1/2 of a turn.
*Be careful , you can rotate the tube several turns with little resistance and put enormous force on the strut
towers, therefore do not exceed 1/2 turn from the neutral position!
Step 8
Tighten the jam nuts on the rod ends against the cross tube.


And then tighthen the screws to 35lb.