Steeda 2 point brace install - review

[fpa1974]

Yes, that's it. Hopefully, it was installed correctly. There is supposed to be a crush sleeve installed within the frame rail at each bolt location - some have had trouble with this - I'd take a close look to make sure they are there. If they are, I'd double check to torque - don't remember the value but it can be found at the Steeda site.

Steeda says 60ft/lbs.

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[SVTinAR]

Thanks - I'll check it out. I thought it was a factory brace.

Yes, that's it. Hopefully, it was installed correctly. There is supposed to be a crush sleeve installed within the frame rail at each bolt location - some have had trouble with this - I'd take a close look to make sure they are there. If they are, I'd double check to torque - don't remember the value but it can be found at the Steeda site.

I looked at it again and found a stiff wire poking out of the frame hole in front of the brace that I understand is tacked to the sleeve to allow positioning it - so appears to be installed correctly. I'll do some more checking.

Considering this was installed,
I wouldn't be surprised if jacking rails were also added. Rectangular bars bolted inside the pinch welds at the underside of the sills.

I wish he had but I didn't find any.

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[SVTinAR]

Bolts were just barely snug so I torqued them to 50 lb-ft. Might be a bit light per the specs but much better than the 10 - 15 they were at.

 

[Zombo]

Let us know if you feel a difference.

 

[SVTinAR]

Let us know if you feel a difference.

Hell, I had to research tramlining to find out what it means - I'm more used to "just wanders all over and follows every rut in the road". I'm not a track guy or use to the terms. But yes, I noticed the car does exactly that when I got on the first less than perfect road. It's even worse than my Lightning PU. Since the brace was already on it - just not tight - I don't know if I will be able to gage any improvement or not. But I'll pay attention and see if I can tell any difference.

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