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TommyGloves 05-26-2006 11:48 PM

Suggestion: Those With the GXP Strut Tower Brace...
 
When I installed my GXP STB, I remembered that the stock strut tower bolts seemed somewhat short. Well the other day I was checking the brakes and while in the wheel well I noticed that the stock bolts do not fully hit all the threads in the strut mount (caused by the STB bracket thickness.) :?

To resolve this problem, I went and picked up (6) flange bolts (M10x20mm x1.50 thread Grade 10.9) from Lowes for about $3 each. Installed 'em in a about 5 minutes. I rechecked in the wheel well and the longer bolts now hit all the threads. :2thumbup:

The stock bolts weren't cause any problems, but I just didn't like the fact that the bolt wasn't making full contact with all the threads. I feel a little better now. I thought I'd share. :)

Custom88 05-27-2006 01:01 AM

I didn't even think to check that when I did my bar. I haven't had any problems yet though (thankfully!) Good info though!

2000SilverBullet 05-27-2006 02:06 AM

Good info.
Thanks Tommy. :D

95SLE 05-28-2006 08:44 AM

THX Tommy. Glad you have sharp eyes!


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