strut brace

any ideas on how to fit a lower frount strut brace? :dontknow:

It should come with two oversize bolts (approx 1 inch longer or so I think).

Jack up both sides of the car at the front so you can get underneath, undo the front wishbone bolts on both sides, slide the strut brace over the holes, and adjust the length to match the holes exactly (if it comes with a rose joint type things on each end).

Once you're happy, use the longer bolts to do it all up again. Think the required torque is around 100Nm, but definitely double check that in the Haynes manual.

It's a really easy job provided you have 2 axle stands, a torque wrench, and possibly a breaker bar depending on how tight the existing wishbone bolts are. Took me about 30 mins in total…

HTH

Rich

Can I ask a related question please? I'm thinking of fitting strut braces also.

What happens if the strut brace does not come with the rose joint type things to adjust the length?  Are these a bit of a nightmare to fit if it is a non-adjustable brace?   :starwars:

Thanks!

Benici said

Can I ask a related question please? I'm thinking of fitting strut braces also.

What happens if the strut brace does not come with the rose joint type things to adjust the length?  Are these a bit of a nightmare to fit if it is a non-adjustable brace?   :starwars:

Thanks!

One end normally has an elongated hole to account for any small differences between the chassis tolerances of different cars. If this doesn't fit, your car is probably bent!

Ok thanks.  8)

hey you guys!!!! strut braces, well there are different types of strut braces there is the strut brace that just bolts across the front two lower arm bushes!!! or there is an up rated front strut brace you can get!! witch i have fitted onto my car…. it also bolted onto the front bolts on the lower arms. but also webs back onto the floor of the car for extra support!!

its an eibach lower front strut brace…

From this thread which shows comparisons of the Scirocco K-bar lower brace and aftermarket 4 point subframe. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1376289

K-bar mounting points. Requires drilling the chassis for the two rear mounts (slotted for dimensional variations).


Photos of my Cabriolet's K-bar installation:


Subframe installation - uses control arm mounting points.

Thanks for all the advice with these. I'm going to fit over and under braces on the front suspension. I think fitting a rear brace will be too impractical as I will need be the boot space.

cheers! 8)

…as I will need be the boot space.

…make that "as I will be needing the boot space".  ops: