OK, i know its an easy install, everything went great until i closed my hood. Now my hood doesn't lay flat like it used to because the fstb is knocking up against the hood insulation.

I even cut out some squares in the insulation where i can see that its been pushed up, and now my insulation looks like **** all chopped up and my hood still isn't laying flat

anyone have this problem?

 

You should look through all the posts on here before you ask that question, there is a post from yesterday that has many of your answers!!!

 

Ok, i'm not a newbie here, i have like four threads saved on my computer about installing the progressive RSTB and obviously the search option is down. I don't recall anyone having trouble with the clearance from the RSTB and the hood insulation.

 

Wat kind of Front Strut Bar did you purchase? Was it made for the maxima?

 

well the thread title is

"custom maxima FSTB install question?!?!"

 

It is from customaxima.com, and yes it is for a maxima, its a progresive one. I mean i can still close my hood but it
just pushes up against the hood a bit.

 

Mine looked like it was going to rub but it actually doesn't. When I installed I was careful to adjust the nuts on either side of the bar so that it was tight and even on both sides. You may want to start there and see if it helps.

 

cool, i'll double check that! thanks

 

I have the one from custom maxima and it doesn't even come close to touching the hood, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm are you sure they sent you the right one?

Heres mine for the 2003 maxima!

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...72_24_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...72_32_full.jpg

 

I just double checked, it is the right one, maybe its not centered just right, i'll check it tomarrow.

thanks guys for your input

 

Hct97, give the guy some slack. it's an honest question. I've got the FSTB installed trey and no problems with rubbing. Double check your install and call custommax, they are more than willing to help.

 

installed mine a few days ago and have had no problems with it rubbing the hood or the engine...only thing i have to do was unplug the one clip jawn on the left side before installing, too much interference

 

I am trying to help thats all, it just seems weird that he has the right FSB and its hitting, wither the FSb is the wrong one or the hood is messed up. I amn sitting here trying to figure this out as much as he is. Its got me wondering thats all and I want to help him in anyway!!!!

 

i just installed the custom max FSTB and mine was actually too low.. and its pushing down on a part of my engine.. but it wasnt too high?
i would suggest tweeking the length of the bar on each side..

 

Ok, problem fixed.

1. I have the right FSTB just a bit higher then most for some reason.
2. The insulation isn't really strong enough to push the hood up but a little clip that holds the windshield washer hose was. The clip lays behind the hood insulation and lines up with the FSTB so i removed the clip and Bingo! the hood lays nice and flat again.

got to love aftermarket! its always an adventure

 

I have an 03 and mine does not even come close to the hood, somethings not right some where.

 

I highly recommend you installing the rear one as well from Custom Max. It makes all the difference in the world. You're half way there!

 

Disagree....spend the money on an RSB instead.

 

Do you know of any companies that sell a good RSB at a decent price?

 

CustomMaxima.

Cattman also sells the Progress RSB for a good price.

 

That's what I got and it was well worth it. The CustomMaxima guys were helpful and it must have shipped out the minute after I ordered it because I got it in two days. One of my U-bolts was badly threaded and I had to go to Home Depot to get another one - but beyond that, installation was easy and it was money well-spent (~$127).

 

Does anyone have a problem or hear rubbing when reversing with their FSTB?

 

I've heard about this several times on the .org but I'm not sure what some members have done to correct it.

But it is somewhat common...

 

Yes i actually bought the RSB also but haven't insalled it yet. (just got to get the garage first ahha)

 

You do know that there's a difference between the RSB and the RSTB, don't you?

 

difference? nooooooo waaaaaaaaay? when i ordered the RSB and the RSTB i thought that they were the same and interchangeable..

 

Some have used a washer on the strut bolts (between the FSTB and the body) to raise the bar by + or - a hair to clear the intake and others have just played with the bar orientation and centering with good results.

Bob

 

Um....they're not....