so today i decided to install my plenum spacer....

problem is i only got as far as attempting to take off the strut tower bar

what the hell......those for 14mm bolts won't freakin budge...what gives???

I don't think I'm THAT weak.....

i was using my whole body.....and was rocking the car back and forth from trying to get these nuts off.... DAMNNNNN

am i going to have to take it to a shop to get it installed??

any suggestions???

or is there anyone near the 818 area..that would like to help me.....

=(

-steve

 

I had no issues with my install. Maybe your just the weak, I don't know. Strange.

 

The stock strut tower brace is adjustable. Loosen the adjustment nuts in the center of the strut brace.

A correct removal/install of the strut brace should include loosening it up before the brackets are removed, and tightening them down after they are bolted back down. Not doing so will lead to cross threaded strut brace bolt holes.

 

Put a bar on the end of the ratchet handle and try that way, more torque that way...

 

I only had issues with one of the bolts, it was a pain to get out. It looked like it was put in wrong from the factory. Get yourself a longer bar so you can get better leverage, you don't need to be the strongest guy to brake those loose. Just use your head a little more. Good luck.

 

On the strut bar, on the passenger side - loosen the two 14mm bolts on the outside first. The middle one is to adjust the length of the bar. If you can't get it off try some penetrating spray or a breaker bar. It shouldn't be that hard.

 

Yep, exactly what I said above really. I'd be careful under there with a breaker bar though. I've never seen them tight enough to require one unless a mechanic just got sloppy with an impact gun.

 

No you are teh weaksause.

 

pb blaster and some elbow grease should take the bolts out

 

DAMN i'm WEAKSIZZLE!!!!!!! I"ll go try again... god damnit

 

yea and try using a breaker bar for leverage
or a pipe should help on the end of the wrench but remember to torque it to spec

 

I just did mine today, and the bolts were easy coming off - Use a breaker bar

 

just do what taurran said, make sure you loosen the tension first, they should come off no problem.

 

There should be no lateral tension on these bolts.

 

Which direction were you turning the wrench?