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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Hey guys I was wondering if I could get alittle help.
I have a 2007 SS 2.4..
I have been researching the DC strut bars and I can only find a listing for 05-06 cobalts.. Is there a reason why 07 is not listed? or will one for a 05-06 fit a 07?
Also where is the best place to get a DC strut bar from?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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07 is exactly the same. the strut bar will fit.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:33 AM
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+1 everything should be the same
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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here's a tip. when you put it on, do NOT overtighten the bolts. the strut mount bolts are rated to about 15 ft/lbs. which is hand tight with a 1/4" drive. don't even bother with a 1/2" drive, they snap like butter.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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thats odd that they are so soft...
since I am loosing/removing the strut bolts will I need to get the front end aligned?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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probably wouldn't hurt. When was the last time you had it aligned and how many miles are on your car?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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nah... youll be fine unless you do the springs as well...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Tazmanian_Dvl
probably wouldn't hurt. When was the last time you had it aligned and how many miles are on your car?
The car is a few months old.. it has almost 3K miles on it..
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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few tips, there are a few how tos on this as far as things to loosen or remove that makes it go a lot smoother.

also, it goes the smoothest if you have the car level when you do it.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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o didn't realize it was that new. You should be fine unless you've hit some big pot holes or something recently...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck
thats odd that they are so soft...
since I am loosing/removing the strut bolts will I need to get the front end aligned?
absolutely will not need an alignment. you're not changing anything as far as the way the suspension sits. from a suspension/allignment standpoint, you're doing nothing but loosening then tightening a bolt. no need to go any further.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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i just installed the DC on my car earlier
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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why are your strut towers white?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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he has a white car...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by D4u2s0t
why are your strut towers white?
what are you talking about????
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Jn2

That looks very nice.. Thanks for the pic.. where did you get your from?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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what are you talking about????
Please tell me you're not confused by what the term strut towers means....
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Tazmanian_Dvl
Please tell me you're not confused by what the term strut towers means....
no....confused as to why he asked...they look the same as the rest of the car....

now...look at post count...and then try and think that i could have gone this long without knowing what a strut tower is
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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now you know why I wanted to make sure you weren't confused by that...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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what are you talking about????
woops... one too many jack and cokes...

Originally Posted by NWAE Cobalt
no....confused as to why he asked...they look the same as the rest of the car....

now...look at post count...and then try and think that i could have gone this long without knowing what a strut tower is
post count means nothing when it comes to knowledge.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by D4u2s0t
woops... one too many jack and cokes...



post count means nothing when it comes to knowledge.

QFT, look at me.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by D4u2s0t
woops... one too many jack and cokes...



post count means nothing when it comes to knowledge.
im not saying it makes me any smarter...but something simple like that would be hard to miss with being around here this much...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Mrz Ftw
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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The MRZ strut bar looks a lot better. They come in brushed aluminum and polished aluminum, and both are billet pieces.
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Originally Posted by D4u2s0t
why are your strut towers white?
???? they looks silver to me, i know the pic has a red tint to it b/c there was a big red neon sign behind me
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