[FF4]

Okay, I have a front strut brace from Focus Sport and had a question on the install.

I've read past posts and am wondering if I need to jack up the front of the vehicle to install as some suggest. Focus Sport did not say to jack up the vehicle.

Also, I assume unbolting the bolts on the strut tower will not affect the front end alignment...right?

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

i never jacked up mine and you only need remove 2 of the 3 bolts to install the brace

 

[totis]

yes, you dont need the jack, easy to install and you will feel the difference in ride.

 

[FF4]

Thanks.

What would the advantage be of lifting the front of the car during the installation?

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

i think if you were to jack up your car you might take off tension and you might get a better fit with the strut bar. i don't know but that would be my guess. hey if you have it jacked up and you remove all three nuts. bye bye struts [~] they'd fall out

 

[macdiesel]

I didn't jack my car up as well. The fit was a little tight, but it still went on.

 

[FF4]

i think if you were to jack up your car you might take off tension and you might get a better fit with the strut bar. i don't know but that would be my guess. hey if you have it jacked up and you remove all three nuts. bye bye struts [~] they'd fall out

Thanks, that's what I was thinking....bye bye struts. I think I'll do it the way you guys have done it.

 

[WD40]

Moved to ”Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension”

 

[Newkleus]

I tried lifting up my left LCA and it never worked. This brace has been sitting around my house forever. It is the stress bar though. It just doesn't line up.