HudsoN

I hit something in the road and damaged my underbody brace mounting holes to the point where I cannot even thread in the bolts. Can I just remove this thing?

I heard that the G35 doesn't even have this brace.
If I bought the GTSPEC Ladder brace can I replace the stock brace? I know they aren't exactly in the same spot though.

HudsoN

Anyone?

bbs350z

iTrader: (85)

nope, that brace is pretty important if you care at all for structural rigidity. its there for a reason, please leave it there

3fiddyz

replace it...It is 118 bucks from courtesy nissan in Texas! I bent mine too and it was easy to replace...Like someone else said...it is there for a reason!

G35's have them too...

HudsoN

I would just replace the brace but that is not the problem - the actual holes in the body are twisted / bent. Even with a new brace the bolts will not thread in! That is why this is such an issue. Expensive welding and cutting is involved to fix this.

Does anyone know if I can get the GTSpec Ladder brace and use it instead?
The general consensus seems to be do not remove the M brace, but with the GTspec installed would it be OK?

Z04

iTrader: (15)

if the holes are bent like you said, nothing is going to fit there and you got worse problems than just the M brace being bad. you need to go to a shop that specializes in frame repairs