07-31-2021, 08:09 AM
[attachment=13323 Wrote:1969_Mach1 pid='40874' dateline='1627592721']Here is how I was able to install my one piece shock tower brace:Well 24 hrs in the air and a pry bar for the bulkhead bolts did it
1) Loosen the top row of bolts attaching the fender to the inner fender. Leave the front most and rear most bolts tight to maintain fender alignment. I also loosened the two thru-bolt motor mount bolts (I don't know if that was needed bit I thought it would help).
2) Using two jacks, one under each frame location where the lower control arms attach to the frame, lift the front of the car. Doing this easily moves the upper portion of the shock towers outward.
3) After installing the export brace tighten the fender bolts that were loosened (and motor mount bolts if you loosened those). Let the car down.
Don't be surprised if the hood to fender gap increases a little. I guess you can readjust the fender if that bothers you.
If it stops raining here I will try it tomorrow, I'm expecting a decent change with the Koni's on the back s well .
The only downside is the bonnet is now high on one side and low on the other at the cowl end so after I've done a few miles and it's settled I will have a go at adjusting it.
I might look for longer shock tower bolts as well.