EK Hatch Rear Strut install

[_Daniel]

I've recently gotten my hands from a rear Strut bar from a DC2

The front bar fit perfectly, so I'm wondering if the rear bar will fit too
its adjustable to an extent so it looks like it'll fit but I wanna make sure.

Also how did u get through the plastic trim to actually bolt on the bar?

[z3lda]

you cut a hole in the plastic

[newbie]

when you take out the plastic parts that cover the positions there should be marking for you to cut out ,.. so yeh.. can some one confirm tat too. :thumbsup: :wave: hope that helps.

[Limbo]

yeah you have to cut it out as above, i've seen it they all kinda fit with out much trouble.

The trouble your gonna have is trying to make it look pretty

[IntuitionPerformance]

anyone know how to take the bolts off?
mine are on WAAAYYY too tight and they just won't budge

[bennjamin]

anyone know how to take the bolts off?
mine are on WAAAYYY too tight and they just won't budge
To Take off the rear x 4 14mm nuts - apply a decent amount of WD40 or similar first - to loosen the nut from excess gunk. Next , take a ratchet with a 14mm *PREFERABLY*long piece ( or a normal 14mm piece with an extention) and apply to each nut - get a very good grip with one hand gripping the connection between the ratchet and the 14mm piece - your other "action" hand firmly holding the ratchet handle end. Slowly BUT firmly turn - with good leverage each nut ( or any nut for that matter) SHOULD come loose :)

[z3lda]

the longer the ratchet the more levergae it has and will be easier to open.
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if u get one that extends 10meteres it wont be hard =]