bigsherv

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Man, i bought a FSTB from nite-stalker and my hood won't close? How do I fix this. I have read this before but googled did not give me anything relevant. Please help!

He said it is a Bomz FSTB. Man it got it to finally fit and then whamo, hood won't close.

Maximax2

Try adjusting it - sounds like you have it up too high. I have the BOMZ too, and it adjusts by taking it off, then screwing in the end pieces a couple of turns (each). That should lower it enough to clear the hood - it's a very close adjustment between clearing the hood and clearing the engine (mine barely hits when you hit the gas in reverse - otherwise clear all the time).

Peace

bigsherv

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i got it to fit. I just messed with it a bunch. How tightshoudl everything be? I hand tightened it and then gave it a quarter turn with a wrench. WHat about the nuts on the bar. I tightened those up too but no too tight.

Maximax2

First, there's supposed to be a little tension on the bar (i.e. it's pushing against the strut towers, just a little).

I tightened the nuts (on the bar) a lot, but you don't have to haul on them. Don't really know what the torque spec is.

NisMoN00B

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the torque specs are 36-40 ft. lbs. I highly suggest using a torque wrench for tightening or you'll end up stripping the strut threads when its under load.

icewake

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did you have any real noticeable differences after you installed the FSTB? I have one on the way and wasn't really sure how much it would help.

XGaSpAcHo

if you dont have a torque wrench take it to a mechanic. they'll charge you $20-$30 but you'll know it's on right.

NisMoN00B

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the car feels a little, and i emphasize LITTLE stiffer during cornering (60mph, long sweep corner). I've read here that installing RSBs is where you'll notice the most in handling.

$30 for a mechanic to torque the bolts?! for that amount, i'd run to autozone and buy me one.

icewake

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Thanks. How hard would it be to install a RSB and how much would it be?

NisMoN00B

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I had a buddy help me install the RSB for about an hour or so, of course, this included taking tequila shots every three turns of the wrench or so.

The Progress RSB i bought off custommaxima.com was $135. I don't know what the current price is. Addco also makes RSB but i don't know the price or the applications.

icewake

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don't hate me, but where exactly does the RSB go and what tools were required?

Puppetmaster

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http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...StillenRSB.htm

NisMoN00B

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To actually understand this, go here http://www.moodym.com/maxima/tech/addcorsb.html

icewake

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That help alot more. Thanks.

icewake

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what would be better......a rear sway bar or a rear strut bar?

Puppetmaster

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RSB... time for you to do some homework...

https://maxima.org/faq-5-Suspension.html

Also, use this to search for old discussions on the rear sway bar and strut bar....

bigsherv

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Who here had the FSTB professionally installed?

spiromax

Whoever it was probably won't speak up for fear of being beaten to death with a torque wrench.

panda_1

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not me!!! my torque wrench owns me!!