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Old 08-02-2012, 06:16 PM
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Dc front strut bar not fitting >:(

Idk if I'm doing it wrong, but this **** is not fitting. I need like a 1/4" more over to make it fit, and it just won't go. Any advice?
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isn't your car a TC?
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No. LT
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hmm. i know i used a rubber hammer to coax mine on. i have an ARK, but its pretty similar.

what wont it clear to go on?
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The inner stud on passenger side
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take a chisel or big screwdriver and open up the opening just a little bit. you're talking about the slotted side correct?
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ram a truck into the side of it. problem solved. JK i think if you have a comealong chain you could ratchet it till it sits on the bolts and tighten it.
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Ended up giving it a little bend, and with an assistant we banged it in. Victory!
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mine had the same issue i had to jack 1 side of the car up and it ended up fitting then for sum reason lol
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Originally Posted by carstedt
mine had the same issue i had to jack 1 side of the car up and it ended up fitting then for sum reason lol
yeah cause you adjusted the strut jacking the car up
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idk sure..go ahead and maybe try that maybe ull hav sum luck

nvm i read u got it already my bad

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I might have to if I ever need to take it off lol
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