Steeda G Trac 2 point brace install

[gameovergt]

Anyone have issues? I popped the tabs out in tbe frame but still can't get the little cylender things in (bolt supports). Any tips? I tried to bend the lip down on the hole.

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[Roadway 5.0]

Keep chiseling-away at the weld slag. A good deal still remains following popping the tabs out; I used a sturdy flathead driver and a hammer to chip the bits away. I also shaved the cylinder spacer about 1-2mm on the driver’s side due to an irregularity in my factory K-member.

 

[gameovergt]

Keep chiseling-away at the weld slag. A good deal still remains following popping the tabs out; I used a sturdy flathead driver and a hammer to chip the bits away. I also shaved the cylinder spacer about 1-2mm on the driver’s side due to an irregularity in my factory K-member.

Thanks. I filed it & used flathead screwdriver. Still no go. Ugg!

 

[catchthecarp]

I had a few challenges installing this piece too...

I managed to break off the guide wires on both of the sleeves trying to get them positioned which doubled my pleasure. One sleeve I had to turn on its side and push it over the slag or burr, it would not clear upright. Getting it upright inside the frame was fun but eventually I got it. I got one end of the sleeve close to the edge of the bolt hole and inserted a long stout phillips head screwdriver into it. From there I was able to pry it upright and center it. I remember thinking this will be a piece o' cake to install, 2 bolts. Ha!

 

[CVCashmere]

We were able to do it. Not as easy as described. we use a hooked tool similar to adjusting drum brakes that helped bend it down so we could slip the cylinder reinforcement in.

Keep working it! Good luck!

CVCashmere

 

[gameovergt]

I had a few challenges installing this piece too...

I managed to break off the guide wires on both of the sleeves trying to get them positioned which doubled my pleasure. One sleeve I had to turn on its side and push it over the slag or burr, it would not clear upright. Getting it upright inside the frame was fun but eventually I got it. I got one end of the sleeve close to the edge of the bolt hole and inserted a long stout phillips head screwdriver into it. From there I was able to pry it upright and center it. I remember thinking this will be a piece o' cake to install, 2 bolts. Ha!

my wifes making fun of me because I said it would only take 30 minutes. I gave up for the day. Will try again tomorrow.

 

[gameovergt]

New problem. Didn't get the cylinders in yet but.... did a test fit and it takes all 4 spacers on drivers side to make brace clear the drivers side header (barely). Once I get it on the brace won't be parallel. Is this normal/safe? I have TSP headers.

 

[wildcatgoal]

I always just use a big screwdriver/prybar thing I have to bend down the edges of the hole the spacer is supposed to center over. Just takes a little and the spacer slides right in for the most part. Once you tighten the bolt, an imperfections I created in doing so will be smooshed and irrelevant. No sense in babying this, IMHO.

You should use the same amount of spacers on each side.

 

[gameovergt]

I always just use a big screwdriver/prybar thing I have to bend down the edges of the hole the spacer is supposed to center over. Just takes a little and the spacer slides right in for the most part. Once you tighten the bolt, an imperfections I created in doing so will be smooshed and irrelevant. No sense in babying this, IMHO.

You should use the same amount of spacers on each side.

I was thinking that on the spacers. No way it will clear on drivers side. Ugggggg!

 

[wildcatgoal]

If you contact [MENTION=25806]SteedaTech[/MENTION] I'm sure they can help with a solution.

 

[gameovergt]

If you contact [MENTION=25806]SteedaTech[/MENTION] I'm sure they can help with a solution.

I pm'd TJ. Think I'm sending brace back to AM.

 

[catchthecarp]

If you don't have a PP car or installed the strut tower/firewall braces I'd keep it. Additional support up front helps when taking bends at speed. I wouldn't be surprised if Steeda sent you additional spacers gratis. I doubt their would be any ill effects using it with a slight tilt short term. Git 'er done!

 

[gameovergt]

If you don't have a PP car or installed the strut tower/firewall braces I'd keep it. Additional support up front helps when taking bends at speed. I wouldn't be surprised if Steeda sent you additional spacers gratis. I doubt their would be any ill effects using it with a slight tilt short term. Git 'er done!

I want to install it, just don't want it to be wonky! Lol.

 

[SteedaTech]

I want to install it, just don't want it to be wonky! Lol.

Send me your contact info and i will send additional spacers and answer any Tech info you may have.

Merry Christmas

Steeda Tech

 

[gameovergt]

Send me your contact info and i will send additional spacers and answer any Tech info you may have.

Merry Christmas

Steeda Tech

Thanks so much. Love STEEDA. PM sent.

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