elclassico

well im having problems with the fit. nothing to do with engine cover. witout removing bolts, i place the strut on top of the bolts. it doesnt match up??? maybe when i losen them they will spread open a little more. it seems to wide. this was going in a 2000 gs 400. should i return it and get the rm strut bar? please help. im not taking the bolts off if it wont fit, anyone know anything about this? thanx!

rominl

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nah don't worry, when i tried to place it like that it didn't seem to fit too, but once i loosen the bolts it's all good.

it COULD be the fact that your car flex a bit, just jack up the car from the middle (front) and it will fit)

elclassico

thanx rominl!

rominl

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just make sure if the bolts are off, take the car off the ground slowly or the whole front suspension will fall

elclassico

what about the spacers? do i take the stock ones off or leave them on? what did you do? i hear people leave them on to clear the engine cover. looks close? let me know thanx!

bitkahuna

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Some have left spacers on, others haven't. They're still on my car (also a 2000 GS400) - the dealer put mine on, but that doesn't necessarily mean they knew what they were doing since they'd never done it before. On 1Sick's he took 'em off. I guess if it were my choice though I'd leave 'em on since the spacers will keep the bar a bit higher off the engine cover.

elclassico

i fugure the engine moves, so give it a bit more room! i suggest keepin em on!

rominl

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mine is still on. though the bar is still rubbing my engine cover a little bit now. very weird, but i dont' hear any noise so i have no complain

GS400_PUSHER

Exactly....that what I did!!!!

evolon5150

I keep mines on and no problem. But I don't think it makes a difference.