Hi all, Im thinking of fitting a strut brace to my new 850R, but was wondering if there are any snaggles to look out for? Are the three nuts on each brace there purely to accept the strut - IE will anything drop off the other side when I remove them? How about torque settings, or is "nicentight" about right?
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Paul
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Thursday 3rd October 2013, 13:26 #1Member
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Thanked 27 Times in 14 PostsStrut Brace fitting tips
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Thursday 3rd October 2013, 13:27 #2Senior Member
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Thanked 7,752 Times in 5,648 PostsThe nuts hold the strut top but nothing will move when you remove them. Just don't do them up too tight as they can snap off.
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Thanked 27 Times in 14 PostsExcellent! Thanks M-R-P :-) I have a tendency to overtighten, so I'll be cautious!
1994 850 GL manual, estate - worn out
1997 V70 T5 auto, estate - engine blown
1994 850 T5 auto, estate - stolen, used in ram-raid, then burnt-out
Now driving 1996 850R auto, estate
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Thursday 3rd October 2013, 14:01 #4Senior Member
Still more fettling needed,
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Thanked 4,587 Times in 3,404 PostsNothing will fall off, as long as the car is on the ground, if it's in the air then your suspension strut will fall out.
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Thursday 3rd October 2013, 14:27 #5Senior Member
a 19t just isn't laggy enough
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 Postsnot sure on the 850R, but some models had an electrical connector & bracket bolted inside the engine bay using the strut bolts. Just place it back on after the strutbrace if its there
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