Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Originally Posted: Saturday, May 29, 1999

Related Link: Front Strut Tower Brace

Parts:

* GM Buick Strut Tower Brace
* Part# 1245-6148 (Buick F-Bar KIT)
* All hardware comes with the bar

Tools Required:

* 15mm socket? (I don't remember)
* Torque wrench

Installation: (approx 5-10min)

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1) Ream out one hole on either side of the STB till the hole is slightly larger...

2) Peel back the carpet till it's out of the way...

3) Remove the nut from the inner most strut tower bolt...

4) Test fit the bar over the strut bolt till it drops in...

5) Once you have a good fit, take bar out and put touch up paint over any bare metal...

6) Torque the nut to factory specs, 30 lb-ft...

7) Cut the carpet a little so you can wrap it around the bar...

Testimonials:

* You'll feel the rear end feel tighter when you maneuver through traffic.

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