Gaulson Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ordered a rear strut brace off eBay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120805088421?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I attempted to have this fitted on Saturday to no success. First issue was getting the mounting end through the bulkhead but once both mounts were on we put the brace bar onto one mount to find it doesn't line up with the other side... about an inch too long! Here is a picture of the brace bar held up in the boot Has anyone had the same issue or know the size of the brace bar? I've either got a dodgy product or my car is thinner than everyone else. Which would be worrying ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I've got one on my jdm classic it was a pita to fit as my rear loom to the lights and wash wipe had to be re routed . Probably pointless me measuring it as yours is newage but that does look to big . Have you checked the part number to see if they sent you the right one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'll take a picture of mine tomorrow mate when I get chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 thats why wagons are great .... very easy to fit lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Cheers matt just reminded me lol PICTURE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 And i'm still waiting for my pic to ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 my cusco one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'll have to take another one later stants both pics don't look clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaulson Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Length of the bar looks the same as mine, that points towards the mounts then. How annoying, maybe my car is wonky? Think I will send it back and forget about it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaulson Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I just measured the bar, bolt to bolt (center of each) and it comes to 83cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'll measure mine if I remember when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 it looks right to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Well I didn't go center to center but inner edge of one bolt to the inner bolt other side was roughly 80cm so I'm guessing good chance it could be about half an inch out if thats the case. will have to double check your's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaulson Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks Gambit, that's a fair difference. Could say 82cm for me if it was measured the same as yours which is still going to make it quite a bit bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah for sure would make it almost an inch out like you said :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 well it dont sit flat it sits kinda like a arch so it looks like it will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaulson Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Won't fit if the bolt holes don't line up matt, when I had the brace mounts fitted to the strut tops the brace bar itself was too long. Thought it was my car but Gambit just confirmed the length is wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 ah yeah if the bolts dont line up then its no point, Are they the standard 3 bolts? I mounted the plates first then the bar inbetween , well forced into place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaulson Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 On the mounts yeah, standard 3 bolts. Then on the brace bar one thick bolt. I didn't try forcing it into place as such seeing as it was so far out, if that is what you are meant to do I may have been a bit too impatient lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah it's a brace mate so it's gotta be tight to do its job !! Rubber mallet time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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