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Old 29-05-2008, 05:09 PM
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Hi guys, can anyone tell me what they did with the air con hose that is in the way when trying to install a front strut brace? It doesn't want to cooperate.
See picture below (Fat hose on the left).

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Old 29-05-2008, 05:52 PM
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gently bend it out of your way
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bend the bracket or bend the metal tube?
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Old 29-05-2008, 07:33 PM
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Chris - I have sent you some pics of my install --MY06 rex.
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Old 29-05-2008, 09:09 PM
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Awesome thanks guys! Much appreciated

I'll have a crack at it over the weekend
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is it possible someone could send me instructions/pics on how to install a front strut brace as well as a rear one. thanks heaps.
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take nuts off strut tops, put strut brace over bolts, put nuts back on.

rear brace is a bit more difficult as you have to take out the rear seat and a couple of interior panels to get to the strut tops - you also have to unscrew the the ends off the brace to get them over the top of the rear strut bolts
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thanks, do i need to worry about wheel allignment or any other things when installing the front strut brace?
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thanks, do i need to worry about wheel allignment or any other things when installing the front strut brace?
definately not.

just make sure the wheels are on the ground when you do it, ie the car is not on a hoist or anything.
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