Help w/Rear Strut Bar Install Problem

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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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Help w/Rear Strut Bar Install Problem

I'm trying to install an upper rear strut bar and can only get one of the two bolts of the top of the strut tower. I can't get to the bolt in the back. WTF? Anyone know how to tackle that one? Don't tell me I have to take out the back seat...
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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Just take the top part of the seat out. It's easy. Two or three 10mm or 12mm bolts at the bottom, then lift it out. It will be much easier.
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 12:10 AM
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u should be able to do it with a ratchet and a 2.5 inch or 3 inch extension

just climb in the trunk with a flashlight
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 12:16 AM
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HeavyP: Been there done that. Not quite enuf room. Got the front bolts, just can't get to the back ones. thanks.

CiLver2.3: Thanks - I'll try that in the morning.
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 03:12 AM
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Hey man, I'm intersted in checkin out your ride and I'm in roseville to! PM me!

Brian
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by Sacramento CL
HeavyP: Been there done that. Not quite enuf room. Got the front bolts, just can't get to the back ones. thanks.
I got mine off without removing any part of the seat. Ratchet/extensions/swivel. Plus, I was in the trunk & I'm 6'/250#.
I would advise stretching first....nothing worse than getting a cramp while you're in there - trust me!
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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Everyone: thanks for the tips. I got the bar in but I had to pop the back seat out to get to those two rear bolts. Once the seat back was out, getting to the back bolts was a snap.
Bartman: I'm only 5'7" and it wasn't comfortable for me either. I don't have any swivels - I see a tool purchase coming.
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