Did it come with instructions? Mine did back in the day but I've misplaced it. If so the TQ specs are in there...if you have it and find the tq specs please post it.

 

so I got my Ark strut bar today and the instructions they included look a bit familiar...

 

oh snap. 1 and 2 are my pics. bastards!

 

So........05 vs 09......impressions?

 

according to gm service manual, torque for strut upper mounting bolts is 15 lb/ft (20 Nm).

 

so i cant get the nut of the stud because the stud is turning too. how am i supposed to hold the stud in place? can anyone help me out? i know its an old thread but still

 

Dude, I'd speak with a lawyer first. Sue them mo-fukaz. Call them ask for a manager and demand $500 $250 per pic and you'll drop the lawsuit.

I got my ZZP strut bar today, at work Get some and install in 20degrees bitter cold 15mph wind.

 

Just noticed if you look at the order they put their pics in, the cap is already gone. LULZ

 

Can anyone testify this is a good upgrade or strut bar? like noticeable difference or anything?

good write up too i might add

 

I'll let ya know after tonight I should have my ZZP strut brace on.

 

thanks

 

OK, so i just installed my ZZP Strut Tower Stabilizer Bar. BTW ZZP's is the lightest of them all and uses the strongest metal. I only paid $45 for mine brand new in Blood Red during the Black Friday sale. So I'm a winner Same install as the DC BTW

Pro's: Easy Install, takes 5min MAX, tightens front end feeling, lot more confident into longer turns, and quick sharp left-right jabs. Car feels planted in the front end a bit more. For the price, I would buy it 100x's over again and again, front doesn't seem to make so much noise over bumps, and turn above 20mph feel like Tony the Tiger splooging into my cerial(FYI GGRREEEAAAATTTT).

Con's: On 06 SS its kinda hidden(see pic, I wanted it for looks), Car seems to attempt understeer at low speeds (under 20mph ). One of my bolts during install was spinning like underneath it wasn't supported(Fixed by having a friend vicegrip bolt from top and lift upward, only need to get about 90% out, then it slides on) To understand that last part just look at the driver's side on ZZP's strut bar and your understand.

I recommend this to anyone wanting a more planted front end, it may not be the best thing in the word to do such a thing, but it only cost me $50 with shipping so it's def worth it.

OH NOTE; RE-TIGHTEN BOLTS AFTER A QUICK CRUISE. MINE LOOSENED A BIT
I ONLY HAND TIGHTENED ANYWAYS

PICS:

 

Dead Zen can you post a pic with the new sticker on it??

 

cool...i might pick this up soon!

 

Thanks for the quick tutorial. Just installed my ZZP front strut bar in under five minutes.