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I figured I'd post a new thread here since I have a five-door. I'm considering a front strut bar, but still have a few questions (yes I've searched).
* My five-door's diagnostic port is mounted to the top of the driver's side strut tower. For those that have installed a bar, did you move the port mount? If so, where?
* I found what I think are the torque specs for the upper strut mounting bolts; at ~5 lb/ft(!), I don't know why they even bothered. Since the upper bolts basically serve to keep the struts from falling out of the fender when you jack the car up, they don't need huge amounts of torque. I assume the bolt holes have no provision (ie over-sized) for alignment adjustment.
Thanks for any input.
* My five-door's diagnostic port is mounted to the top of the driver's side strut tower. For those that have installed a bar, did you move the port mount? If so, where?
* I found what I think are the torque specs for the upper strut mounting bolts; at ~5 lb/ft(!), I don't know why they even bothered. Since the upper bolts basically serve to keep the struts from falling out of the fender when you jack the car up, they don't need huge amounts of torque. I assume the bolt holes have no provision (ie over-sized) for alignment adjustment.
Thanks for any input.