pt-tuning strut bar mod ?

[Punch]

was thinking about modding the strut bar (if i receive it), would changing the bolts to some type of quick disconnect type, so the bar could easily be removed for engine work, I'm not sure what the part is called but its a rod with a hole in one end, which a pin slides into.

or does the bar need to be rigid ( the bolts must be tight)

Punch

[Punch]

http://www.pivotpins.com/clevis-pin.htm

this pin to replace the strut bar bolts?

[Steve03GT]

quote:Originally posted by Punch

http://www.pivotpins.com/clevis-pin.htm

this pin to replace the strut bar bolts?

Or, maybe this:
http://www.pivotpins.com/catalog/RngPin.shtml

[Punch]

so can this be done, or does the bar's bolts need to be tight?

[GTSteve]

It will only take a few minutes to remove the nuts if you need to get to something under the bar. No big deal. Yes, the bar needs to be solidly mounted.

[SteelBlueGT]

The whole idea of a strut brace is that it is solidly attached to the frame thru the strut tower and or other frame componets and keeps all of the front end parts in proper alignment. One reason they dont work well on some cars is that the suspension parts are so weakly attached via rubber bushings the bar can not do its job correctly!

[Charon]

G'day all,
Punch why not check this out, may save you the trouble.


LINK:
Whiteline Strut Brace Quick Release Kit - ModYourCar.com - Car Accessories | Car Parts | Performance Parts | Aftermarket Parts

Cheers, Andrew...

[quicksilverdon]

I don't think unbolting at the strut tower is a good idea - those bolts can't take much torque...
Look at a bar like this: (Scroll down)
PT Cruiser Performance Kit Number Two

[soonercruiser]

Doesn't make sense to me!
You're trying to stiffen up the front end. So, if it ain't stiff, it won't stiffen. All you'll get is more noise as the parts pop around.

[thumperz]

yeah but they dont make THAT bar anymore. can find one used im sure,or just go with a non turbo bar,it still works with the turbos.