Strut Tower Brace on a stock 2010 GT: Worth it?
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Thanks AJ.
This is a relevant thread on it:
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...wer-brace.html
(See a picture of it towards the end of the thread.)
Is that the one you're referring to with part number AR3Z16A200A ?
That one does look sweet -- much better than the FordRacingParts.com one ( http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8269 ) I referred to earlier in this thread.
This is a relevant thread on it:
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...wer-brace.html
(See a picture of it towards the end of the thread.)
Is that the one you're referring to with part number AR3Z16A200A ?
That one does look sweet -- much better than the FordRacingParts.com one ( http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8269 ) I referred to earlier in this thread.
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Ihave the factory brace, but it will not clear a Whipple. Steeda make one that will, but its over 3 cnotes. I may have my local machine shop adjust mine to fit. Otherwise my stocker may go up on hte block.
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Thanks AJ.
This is a relevant thread on it:
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...wer-brace.html
(See a picture of it towards the end of the thread.)
Is that the one you're referring to with part number AR3Z16A200A ?
That one does look sweet -- much better than the FordRacingParts.com one ( http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8269 ) I referred to earlier in this thread.
This is a relevant thread on it:
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...wer-brace.html
(See a picture of it towards the end of the thread.)
Is that the one you're referring to with part number AR3Z16A200A ?
That one does look sweet -- much better than the FordRacingParts.com one ( http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8269 ) I referred to earlier in this thread.
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Thanks millpond & wilkinda for the pix.
And thanks to all for input on this topic.
When installing it, is there a torque specification for tightening down the nuts? I have a tendency to overtighten things in general, and wouldn't want to break off or strip a bolt stud.
And thanks to all for input on this topic.
When installing it, is there a torque specification for tightening down the nuts? I have a tendency to overtighten things in general, and wouldn't want to break off or strip a bolt stud.
Last edited by 7up; Sep 20, 2009 at 05:26 PM.
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From a couple of web sites that sell aftermarket strut tower braces. One listed the spec at 25+ or - 3, and another listed 26. The original torque was at least 25 on my 2009 GT (I tested it by tightening to 25 with my torque wrench).
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