Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!
Aim: Ultra Racing Rear 4-Point Strut Bar Installation. EM1
Read my front strut bar : DIY
Required:
• 4 point rear stur bar to suit your application
• Socket wrench
• Long 14mm socket
• Drill
• Utility knife (sharp)
• Hacksaw
Steps:
1. Ensure before starting you boot is free from any loose objects, as you will be manoeuvring around in the boot quite a bit.
2. Using the utility knife cut a small hole in the area marked in the photo to expose your strut tower. Start with a small hole to look around, then slowly enlarge until its roughly 10 x 14cm. (remember you can always make a small hole larger but once its too big you kinda stuffed).
3. Using the long 14mm socket remove the two outside bolts on both left and right strut towers. Do not remove the middle bolt.
4. Once the 4 bolts have been removed place the strut bar in place. Use your knife to cut carpet around where the two lower bars touch the floor.
5. Trace around the feet of the lower bars onto the mdf board underneath the carpet.
6. Using a hacksaw now cut the traced area out of the mdf board.
7. Place the strut bar back in place and replace the bolts, tighten them until they are finger tight.
8. Using something sharp (sorry I forgot what this tool is called) make an indentation in the floor of your boot to mark out where to drill the holes. Now use a drill with a metal drill bit to make the holes for two lower points.
9. Now tighten up the bolts on the strut towers using the 14mm socket. Make sure these are nice and tight. Once the strut towers bolts are finished install the 4 supplied bolts for lower points.
10. Stand back and admire your new rear strut bar.
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