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Old 08 April 2018, 08:31 AM
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Default Fitting lower h brace to gc8 sti v3
hi guys

I asked my local mechanic (general mechanic) to fit a lower h brace to my sti v3. After trying to fit it he said that the front wishbone nuts were not long enough to get decent thread on the bolt and was therefore dangerous.
He advised I buy longer bolts for the front lower arms so the h brace can be fitted safely.

This suprised me but wanted to hear from you guys whether or not this can occur and if I can but extended bolts.

Thabk you
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Old 08 April 2018, 08:45 AM
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Remove bolt, measure and add the thickness of the brace,
Buy new bolts the correct length, should be spot on then.
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Old 08 April 2018, 08:50 AM
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Thabks mate. We derng jf anyone has the actual sizes required- saves me spending time and money getting mechanic taking measurements
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https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=20...EIOTAF#imgrc=_

Using this and guessing it is number 13 ?

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_2/


any help ?
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I'm pretty sure you can use existing bolts,there is a certain order to fit this brace and are a **** to do.
Can't for the life of me remember,sure there is a thread on here somewhere,maybe even a youtube?
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I had one fitted previously to my RA. Never had to change bolts etc
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Unless someone's changed the bolts it'll fit straight on.
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Old 08 April 2018, 03:56 PM
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Thanks guys - I thought it should fit directly on also

Thavj you!
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