gutter-rat

Hi all,

Ive got a rear sti strut brace turning up for my MY03 wrx (got the front on already)
I was just wondering if there any tips for fitting them, or are they as easy as the front one ?

TIA!!

gutter-rat

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Keigo

I don't know about new age, but to fit a rear strut brace on a classic wagon, you have to take off the plastic trim on the strut top, and the actual fitting is the same as front - just undo bolts, and fit the brace, and bolt up again.

On a saloon, isn't it pretty much the same scenario? I'm sure someone will confirm.

CataIunya

On a classic saloon its a nightmare.....seats out.....if your hands are small enough and you have the right sockets you should't need to take much of the trim off.

DR Motorsport

It will depend on the actual strut brace, but for the Impreza for 2001 on.
Here's a quick guide.

In back seat area.
Remove rear seats - bottom part first the back piece
Pull backing trim out of the way.
Each side - remove upper seat belt mount to gain more access.
Remove the 3 nuts at the top of the strut top and lify of the thin metal cover.
Fit strut end pieces and put the metal covers back on then the 3 nuts.

Into boot now and fit the brace between the 2 end pieces.
Put everything back.

Quite straight forward when you see it, remember to move the upper seat belt mounts out of the way, as it makes it a lot easier.


David

gutter-rat

Thanks guys.
I will give it a go this weekend!!

carlosWRX

Hi everyone, I know this is an old thread but seemed most relevant.
Need a little more help please if anyone has experience of fitting a rear strutbrace to a new age.

I tried fitting a rear strutbrace but gave up after 30 mins of trying every which way round to get the thing lined up. I have the seats off and took off the rear seat belt mounts but still no joy in lining the 3 holes over the bolts and sliding the bracket into the boot space. Is it a case of needing a rubber mallet and some elbow grease? Any tips?

Thanks!

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Is it "bent" so you have to fit the ends to the correct side of the car, mine (Tein) went on fine.

dunx

172sport

iTrader: (6)

Pointless on a saloon shell the struts are already joined together from the factory, look in the boot at the great box section...............

Your just adding weight.