Cross-Bar Removed- GOOD or BAD?
#6
Originally Posted by irish44j
wouldn't that take stiffness away from the frame?
#7
Originally Posted by nm
I think that's exactly what it's for. Mine is off right now but I'm gonna get some spacers and longer bolts (of appropriate type for a frame brace) and put it back on.
#14
Originally Posted by scopium
if your gonna put washers.. you're gonna need about 8 washers for each bolt..
once u press accelerate ... that thing flexes down for about 1.5 inches
once u press accelerate ... that thing flexes down for about 1.5 inches
Remember, that brace is there for a reason. The engineers who designed these cars are much more intelligent than you or I. I'd reinstall it.
#16
When I replaced mine, I went to an experienced muffler shop and the guy there told me it need to be on and he just used two small metal washers under the bold and the pipe has never rubbed against it.
#17
Originally Posted by UMD_MaxSE
rubber or metal washers with longer screws could help...
Chassis stiffener
Passenger compartment integrity in the event of a side impact
Just a catch for the exhaust to avoid an accident should it fail as the car ages.
Guys on Car domain have spaced them down an inch or so like the others have said
It might not be a big deal to have it off but who knows?
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