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!

 

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)

 

thanx rominl!

 

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

 

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!

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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