Front Strut bar on 93 doesn't clear hood - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

clumzy · 07-23-2008, 03:21 PM

I've just tried to install the front strut bar on the car today (solid bar) and the bar touches the hood (on the passenger side near the battery side) preventing it from closing. At first I thought that I had the bar's bends were different on each side so I reversed the bar and it still touches.

Is there a secret to getting this thing on? I can barely get the hood to catch the latch and can't fully close the hood.

supermac · 07-27-2008, 12:07 PM

try adding wieght to the bar when tightening the brackets (have a friend push down on it or something). this will preload the bar and give you a bit more clearance. if that doesnt work, email me at supermacnum1@aol.com and ill help take care of it.

thanks,
chris

clumzy · 07-27-2008, 05:37 PM

Hey Terry, I'll try to get someone to push down on it ... I've pushed it down as much as I can myself. Here's some pics.

The bar on

This is where it's hitting the hood

If I push it down the hood it'll close but it's really baring against the hood and dents that shield

supermac · 07-29-2008, 01:06 PM

yeah those metal shields are a PITA when it comes to strut bars. the clearance is just so minimal... its hard to fit a good sized bar in there. pushing it down should load the bar and help get some clearance, and if that doesnt work i emailed you another option.

thanks,
chris

07-23-2008, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
clumzy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Canada Drives: 1993 VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Front Strut bar on 93 doesn't clear hood I've just tried to install the front strut bar on the car today (solid bar) and the bar touches the hood (on the passenger side near the battery side) preventing it from closing. At first I thought that I had the bar's bends were different on each side so I reversed the bar and it still touches. Is there a secret to getting this thing on? I can barely get the hood to catch the latch and can't fully close the hood. __________________ Jerry Track Vids - Jun08 GoPro1 Jun08 GoPro2 - Oct07 1 Oct07 2 - July07 Gas Mileage - 00 Honda Civic Si - 93 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

07-27-2008, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
supermac Supermactastic Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver, WA Drives: 94 RT/TT & 03 Evo 8 Trader Rating: (33)	Re: Front Strut bar on 93 doesn't clear hood try adding wieght to the bar when tightening the brackets (have a friend push down on it or something). this will preload the bar and give you a bit more clearance. if that doesnt work, email me at supermacnum1@aol.com and ill help take care of it. thanks, chris __________________ Chris Terry 2003 Silver Evo 8 SUPERMAC -- Myspace ULTIMATE Performance -- MYSPACE

07-27-2008, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
clumzy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Canada Drives: 1993 VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Front Strut bar on 93 doesn't clear hood Hey Terry, I'll try to get someone to push down on it ... I've pushed it down as much as I can myself. Here's some pics. The bar on This is where it's hitting the hood If I push it down the hood it'll close but it's really baring against the hood and dents that shield

07-29-2008, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
supermac Supermactastic Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver, WA Drives: 94 RT/TT & 03 Evo 8 Trader Rating: (33)	Re: Front Strut bar on 93 doesn't clear hood yeah those metal shields are a PITA when it comes to strut bars. the clearance is just so minimal... its hard to fit a good sized bar in there. pushing it down should load the bar and help get some clearance, and if that doesnt work i emailed you another option. thanks, chris

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