05-08-2008, 08:48 PM
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do they come with longer bolts
i just ordered a vibrant strut bar not thinking do i need longer bolts? im assuming yes because the strut bar where its mounted is kinda thick do most bars come with extended bolts?
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05-08-2008, 09:22 PM
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Yeah, I made this mistake... A bunch of folks were talking about how well the J-body version of these fit the N-bodies just fine.
Totally not true.
If you ordered the set, take the entire bar from the front and swap it to the back. It'll just barely reach. Then, go to every hardware store in town until you find a set of female-male bolt "extensions" to give yourself an extra 1/8" or 1/4" on either end of the rear bar, which you will install in the front with the front-end mounts.
In short, get your money back if you can. If not, start looking for ways to reliably extend the bolts...
-Brad
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05-08-2008, 09:54 PM
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My RSM Racing STB's mounted up with stock hardware, but maybe the vibrant one is the exception.
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05-08-2008, 10:10 PM
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636 whp
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my eBay grand am one bolted up fine with the stock bolts
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05-08-2008, 10:55 PM
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i thought the ebay grand am ones didnt fit cuz they hit alternator? u have any pics of urs?
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05-08-2008, 11:34 PM
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636 whp
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My alternator doesn't sit where it does for you 3400 guys.
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05-09-2008, 12:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [ion] C2
My alternator doesn't sit where it does for you 3400 guys.
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that really shouldnt matter.........
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05-09-2008, 12:30 AM
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636 whp
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Yes, actually, it does?
The 3400's alternator tends to get in the way of most strut bars. Notice how the alt sits next to the strut tower?
On the LD9 it's up front and low.
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05-09-2008, 12:48 AM
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^i have both remember noob i know how the alternator sits.
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whats with all the useless threads lately?..
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New project 1992 460 big block ford notchback mustang
Goal - Mid 11s all motor.
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05-09-2008, 01:14 AM
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636 whp
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So why did you say it shouldn't matter whether or not the alternator's where it is if you are aware of these facts?
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05-09-2008, 02:35 PM
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I think I read somehting about the 3400's before 02 work but ones after don't because they started useing a different Alternator.
so...
99-02 > 03-04
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05-09-2008, 03:26 PM
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My Grand am strut tower brace fitted fine, but I had to get longer bolts in the front and two extra nuts for the rear one.
Also, my front bar is pushing on my clutch fluid's tank. So far it looks fine, but I dont know on the long run. If you have an automatic, it should be fine though
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Originally Posted by Alerosaint
the #6 bolt torque..its impossible to get...unless I use telekenesis
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Last edited by Vinalero : 05-09-2008 at 04:32 PM.
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05-09-2008, 04:19 PM
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vin dont u have a 4cyl tho? or a six
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05-09-2008, 04:32 PM
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Yes I have a 2.4L
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2 door 2000 Black GX With a stick: M45 eaton supercharger - Quad4's 57mm Throttle body - Custom WAI - KYB GR-2 struts - CM Lowering springs - Front and rear strut tower brace - R1 concept zinc plated drilled/slotted rotors with semi-metallic pads - short shifter.
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Originally Posted by Alerosaint
the #6 bolt torque..its impossible to get...unless I use telekenesis
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