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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Hi guys am planning on fitting my rear strut brace tomoro night. Going to bolt it in just wondering how to do it the easyest way cheers joe
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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i just put the rear of the car on axle stands and removed both rear wheels. lined the strut brace up, drilled the holes and tightened the bolts up. with 2 people its easier that way someone can do the nut up whilst the other holds the bolt still. hope this helps
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Cheers pal did you take any ov the suspention out. Will be roping my dad in lol

Cheers joe
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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no i never droped the rear suspension i could get access to the bolts/nuts without droping the shocks. aaron
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Cheers mate thanks for the info.

Cheers joe
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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ne time
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Sometimes having an orion is great lol. i just opened the back doors and reached in with a spanner

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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Sometimes having an orion is great lol. i just opened the back doors and reached in with a spanner

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