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Strut Bars: Preload or No Load?

Old Aug 17, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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I just got in my front, center, and rear bars from KSPEC.COM. I have heard different stories. Do I preload the bar ie have someone sit on my front bumper? Or, do I no load them ie lift it a little?
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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I didn't load any of them and mine work FINE.

Just leave the rear covers off for about 2 days for some hard driving and then check the torque on the nuts.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Cool
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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mike you know better!!!!!!
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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No, I preloaded my last one. Then after I installed it someone mentioned no load. I want to find out what the best setup would be for my fine tuned sports machine. wink1.gif
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 07:27 AM
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QUOTE (javageek)
No, I preloaded my last one. Then after I installed it someone mentioned no load. I want to find out what the best setup would be for my fine tuned sports machine. wink1.gif


you got a new car i didnt know that!!!
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