Drop Bracket Fitting Guide

cossie4i · 08-02-2010, 03:42 PM

My brother and i fitted my drop bracket today, here is a photo guide of how we done it as we couldn't find anything to help us so we thought it might be of use to others.

First off you have to cut this lug off the block so the bracket fits

Its best if you cut the whole lug off flush as we had to remove some more before the bracket would fit flush

When you bolt the bracket too the block you will need to use shorter bolts for the bottom 2 bolts

When you bolt the alternator bracket too the drop bracket make sure the bolts don't come out the otherside of the drop bracket. The alternator bracket only bolts on with 3 bolts now not 4.

And a picture of it fitted

I hope this helps somebody out

Steve

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mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 03:44 PM

Sorry about the pic's iPhone has a crappy camera

KSA-Cossie · 08-02-2010, 03:58 PM

Is it all fitted now steve ?

cossie4i · 08-02-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie

Is it all fitted now steve ?

Yes, everything is now done.

Just waiting until March before it goes to Tonys for mapping

Steve

kmol468 · 08-02-2010, 04:59 PM

Hi Steve,
Thanks very much for doing this little guide, its helped me out trying to envisage the layout before and after.
Regards, Peter

KSA-Cossie · 08-02-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie4i

Yes, everything is now done.

Just waiting until March before it goes to Tonys for mapping

Steve

Nice one,not long now then,best of luck with it .

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 05:02 PM

It made us think a little before we got it lol

cossie4i · 08-02-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmol468

Hi Steve,
Thanks very much for doing this little guide, its helped me out trying to envisage the layout before and after.
Regards, Peter

Great, we have helped someone

Steve

cossie4i · 08-02-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_24v_wiring

It made us think a little before we got it lol

The orientation of the bracket was the hard part lol

At least the pic showing it bolted to the block makes it easy for everyone else.

Steve

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 05:15 PM

And thats why i took the pic's

bad boy rs · 08-02-2010, 06:19 PM

are these just needed for t4 fitment ?

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 06:23 PM

We fitted a T38 and it really did need it to give a decent amount of clearance between housing and alternator so i would imagine the answer is yes

D16PJM · 08-02-2010, 06:39 PM

Just noticed iv got one on mine

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 06:42 PM

Yep looks like an ally plate there mate

Toe Knee · 08-02-2010, 06:51 PM

i could have done with this a few months back when i did mine

Good pic guide for people, managed to sort mine in the end thanks to some helpful tips off here!! mine still had the lug which confused me no end as to why it wouldnt fit!!

CossieRich · 08-02-2010, 08:01 PM

Oddly enough i use a GT30 and didnt need a drop bracket. Not sure why though

Bloomers · 08-02-2010, 09:00 PM

Useful. i just got one a couple days ago, now i don't need to ask how it fits

cheers fellas

AndyPen · 08-02-2010, 09:32 PM

Great and very very helpful. Only extra comment would be that if it is an ally one watch out not to overtighten the threads or they will strip. Also watch out for them vibrating loose - even the original RS500 steel ones did when new and many have spring washer fitted on to stop it happenin

AndyPen · 08-02-2010, 09:34 PM

Ignore the old git - here's one on the fivehundy before the lump went back in.

mechanic28 · 08-02-2010, 09:45 PM

looking good steve fella!

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08-02-2010, 08:01 PM	#16
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mark_24v_wiring Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 873	Sorry about the pic's iPhone has a crappy camera

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mark_24v_wiring Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 873	It made us think a little before we got it lol

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mark_24v_wiring Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 873	And thats why i took the pic's

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mark_24v_wiring Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 873	We fitted a T38 and it really did need it to give a decent amount of clearance between housing and alternator so i would imagine the answer is yes

08-02-2010, 06:39 PM	#13
D16PJM . Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: at home Posts: 767	Just noticed iv got one on mine

08-02-2010, 06:42 PM	#14
mark_24v_wiring Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 873	Yep looks like an ally plate there mate

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AndyPen I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (13) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,298	Great and very very helpful. Only extra comment would be that if it is an ally one watch out not to overtighten the threads or they will strip. Also watch out for them vibrating loose - even the original RS500 steel ones did when new and many have spring washer fitted on to stop it happenin __________________

08-02-2010, 09:34 PM	#19
AndyPen I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (13) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,298	Ignore the old git - here's one on the fivehundy before the lump went back in. __________________

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