Hey guys,

I just bough my new front upper strut brace, and am awaiting it's delivery.

I was wondering though, how tight I should make it? Is there a specific pressure? Should I tighten only one side or both equaly?

Also, if I bought a front lower strut brace, where would this go? I know where the upper one goes.

Help would be appreciated!

 

I believe the torque spec on those nuts is only like 14lbs, but don't quote me on that. Best to get a manual (Helms/Haynes) and check that.

As for the lower, it goes here...

 

Great, thanks Forty!

I have the normal manual car for my car, I don't suppose that would say?

If anyone can look it up, I have a 1998 3dr Hatch 1.4.

Thanks!

 

That lower one seems kinda useless IMO. Can thatcrossmember really flex enough to warrant a strut bar? The upper one makes sense though, I'm planning on getting one.

 

Yeah I doubt I'll be getting a lower one.

Can anybody help me with the tightness? I looked around and some people just do it until it feels tight.. This doesn't seem right to me. I need to know where to find how tight I should make it.

 

Sorry man, I meant to check mine last night and completely forgot. Too busy packing for Sno*Drift this weekend.

Someone on here has to have a manual handy to check it out.

Side note, I have the manual that you need for your car if you want it. Just pay the shipping and its yours.

 

Thanks Forty, I wouldn't want to steal your manual though (besides I'm in the UK) but if you or somebody could point me in the right direction of the manual I need?

Or look it up for me on theirs. I can't see why a standard car manual would have information on strut braces though..?

 

haha, yeah shipping to the UK might get pricey. I don't need it anymore though, because I no longer own my Civic.

But anyway, here is what you'd need. CLICK HERE You could find it on EBAY and have it shipped over, I'm sure. Or, you can order them right from the site

 

Those manuals are amazing. If you have a little bit of common sense and tools, that manual can walk you through just about anyting

 

Yeah I have heard lots of good things about them. Are you sure it would explain the tightness needed for the strut braces though?

Also, will THIS manual do? It's on the UK Haynes site.