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Old 03-05-2007, 09:55 AM
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hey everyone

i just got a rear struct brace for a my99 ( thanks muggs) and was wondering is it easy to install urself or should i get somone to do it for me


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Old 03-05-2007, 09:57 AM
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Old 03-05-2007, 09:58 AM
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easy job.

Hardest part is removing all the pieces of interior trim in the way to get to the suspension strut tops.
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Old 03-05-2007, 09:59 AM
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dont u have to hack some things?
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Old 03-05-2007, 10:07 AM
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Only need to cut some space for the strut to stick out of the wheel well interior cover
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Old 03-05-2007, 10:49 AM
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I didn't have to cut anything in my gx!
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Old 03-05-2007, 11:58 AM
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orsm thanks for the help guys looks like a job to do on the weekend :P
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ˆˆ yeah buddy.. less than 30 mins.. same deal as in front.. 3 nuts on each strut top (you mite need washers to level the mount so it doesnt bend as you tighten).. 'tis eazy peezy japanezy
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hey everyone i was looking at wat i need to take apart to fit the rear struct brace. do u need to take the whole back seat out at all?

does anyone know a website where there are some DIY instructions?

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Old 06-05-2007, 04:43 PM
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hey everyone i was looking at wat i need to take apart to fit the rear struct brace. do u need to take the whole back seat out at all?

does anyone know a website where there are some DIY instructions?

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as far as i know, no you dont need to take out the rear seat - but i could be wrong
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