02-05-2012, 11:33 PM
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go to a hardware store and pick out a handful of different nuts that look like they could fit. Ask to borrow them to run out side and find out which one fits and go back and buy however many u need. Might be a good idea to buy locking nuts?
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02-05-2012, 11:35 PM
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ill prob need a deep socket in that nuts spec correct?
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02-06-2012, 07:14 AM
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What I did was take off one of the bolts. (you'll be fine on drive to the store) so the can match it up to a bolt, then to matching nuts. The get 4, go home, install.
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02-06-2012, 07:35 AM
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What I did was take off one of the bolts. (you'll be fine on drive to the store) so the can match it up to a bolt, then to matching nuts. The get 4, go home, install.
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did you use a deep socket? or a wrench?
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02-06-2012, 09:52 PM
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i used a wrench
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02-06-2012, 10:33 PM
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i used a wrench
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WELLLLL watt size wrench did you use 
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02-06-2012, 10:41 PM
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10mm!
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02-06-2012, 10:50 PM
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just use an air ratchet with a 10mm deep socket.
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02-06-2012, 11:28 PM
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WELLLLL watt size wrench did you use |
holy crap!! Do you want him to wipe your ass too!! I mean jeez its only a strut tower bar!! If you can't figure this one out on your own I'm surprised you know how to change your own oil.......or maybe you don't....... |
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02-06-2012, 11:32 PM
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holy crap!! Do you want him to wipe your ass too!! I mean jeez its only a strut tower bar!! If you can't figure this one out on your own I'm surprised you know how to change your own oil.......or maybe you don't.......
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he said he didnt know the spec but he said he used a wrench, so i figured he must have remember the size of the wrench.
damn get off my back bro
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02-06-2012, 11:37 PM
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You shouldn't even have to ask that question either, go look in the damn trunk of the car. Does it look like you can fit and socket and rachet? Then use that. It is tall to where you need a deep socket? Then use that. Can't fit a deep socket, then revert to a wrench!! It's not that hard you should try it...
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02-06-2012, 11:41 PM
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Well you could just go out to the car and try each wrench till the right one fits. Make sure the wrench is a 6 point not a 12 point wrench The 6 point grips onto the nut or bolt better and is less likely to strip the nut or bolt than the 12 point wrench or socket. Also shoot some PB blaster if the nut is hard to get off.
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02-06-2012, 11:44 PM
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Well you could justr go out to the car and try each wrench till the right one fits. Make sure the wrench is a 6 point not a 12 point wrench.
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02-06-2012, 11:46 PM
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ill prob need a deep socket in that nuts spec correct?
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did you use a deep socket? or a wrench?
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WELLLLL watt size wrench did you use |
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he said he didnt know the spec but he said he used a wrench, so i figured he must have remember the size of the wrench.
damn get off my back bro
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02-06-2012, 11:57 PM
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quaduple neg...... |
appreciate it
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02-07-2012, 12:07 AM
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also when you are done with installing the strut bar use a torque wrench to properly torque the nuts. also torque the front ones also if you have not.
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02-07-2012, 08:40 AM
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i just got mine tight. works fine. and thats how I like mine, nice and tight.
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02-16-2012, 02:26 PM
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just installed both of mine today. used a 13mm socket, 14mm socket, and a 20 or 21mm wrench. also good hint.... the nuts you need for the rear... ARE THE SAME SIZE AS THE ONES USED UP FRONT.
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02-16-2012, 05:15 PM
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also wanted to add... any of you have issues with the alternator hitting the front bar when in reverse? everything looks right but idk how to achieve more clearance.
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02-16-2012, 05:47 PM
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have the bar mounted facing up
idk i didnt have a problem at all
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