Strut Bar Torque - Toyota Yaris Forums

ARES_1 · 09-23-2010, 09:44 AM

I just got my Nitto Upper Front Strut Bar in from MicroImage (nice piece) but was surprised that it didn't come with any install info. Now there's no issue with how it goes in but some bolt torque figures might be nice.

I heard somplace (maybe here) that the car should be off the ground when you tighten things up. Any other tidbits that I should be aware of?

TIA
Paul_F

sickpuppy1 · 09-23-2010, 10:31 AM

yeah get the front end off the ground, and Ive been told with the weight as centered as possible. this lets the outer edges "sag" if you will. When you put the bar on and let it down, the pressure is on the bar and is supposed to help get rid of upper chassis flex.
I believe you'll need to remove the cowl above the tower to access bolts too.
As far as bolt torque settings, cant help there, sorry. If it me, I would set them at, tight.(+-1)

cali yaris · 09-23-2010, 12:36 PM

^ That only applies to adjustable strut braces like Tanabe -- the Nitto is not adjustable.

I've never removed the cowling to install a strut brace.

sleey0 · 09-23-2010, 12:55 PM

We had to remove the plastic cowling AND the entire metal cowl with wiper motor when doing my struts.

So I would imagine to get to the bolts for the brace it would be the same, right?

And I would torque it down REAL tight. Sometimes strut towers can come loose over time.

cali yaris · 09-23-2010, 02:14 PM

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So I would imagine to get to the bolts for the brace it would be the same, right?

No, it's not the same. Go look at your car, where the two holes are for the strut brace. Easily accessed with regular tools.

ARES_1 · 09-23-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ That only applies to adjustable strut braces like Tanabe -- the Nitto is not adjustable.

What only applies to adjustable strut braces - the front end off the ground?

Paul_F

sleey0 · 09-23-2010, 04:39 PM

Got it and thanks, garm.

cali yaris · 09-23-2010, 06:39 PM

^ no problem, I've put a bunch of those in for customers that came by in person. Way easier with two people, because the nuts have to be accessed from below.

@ ares_1 -- yes the off the ground part. That is intended for strut braces that can be tensioned. I'll say I'm 99% sure of this point, someone might correct me though!

09-23-2010, 09:44 AM	#1
ARES_1 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB/MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL USA Posts: 14	Strut Bar Torque I just got my Nitto Upper Front Strut Bar in from MicroImage (nice piece) but was surprised that it didn't come with any install info. Now there's no issue with how it goes in but some bolt torque figures might be nice. I heard somplace (maybe here) that the car should be off the ground when you tighten things up. Any other tidbits that I should be aware of? TIA Paul_F __________________ Cheers, Paul_F

09-23-2010, 10:31 AM	#2
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	yeah get the front end off the ground, and Ive been told with the weight as centered as possible. this lets the outer edges "sag" if you will. When you put the bar on and let it down, the pressure is on the bar and is supposed to help get rid of upper chassis flex. I believe you'll need to remove the cowl above the tower to access bolts too. As far as bolt torque settings, cant help there, sorry. If it me, I would set them at, tight.(+-1) __________________ Last edited by sickpuppy1; 09-23-2010 at 02:24 PM.

09-23-2010, 12:36 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ That only applies to adjustable strut braces like Tanabe -- the Nitto is not adjustable. I've never removed the cowling to install a strut brace. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#4
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	We had to remove the plastic cowling AND the entire metal cowl with wiper motor when doing my struts. So I would imagine to get to the bolts for the brace it would be the same, right? And I would torque it down REAL tight. Sometimes strut towers can come loose over time. __________________ "And that goes for any of you, never get put down from someone who gets jealous of you; build it and prove them wrong. There will always be haters and naysayers but those are also the ones who's cars are worth less than my seats." xbgod - 9/23/2010

09-23-2010, 04:39 PM	#7
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Got it and thanks, garm. __________________ "And that goes for any of you, never get put down from someone who gets jealous of you; build it and prove them wrong. There will always be haters and naysayers but those are also the ones who's cars are worth less than my seats." xbgod - 9/23/2010

09-23-2010, 06:39 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ no problem, I've put a bunch of those in for customers that came by in person. Way easier with two people, because the nuts have to be accessed from below. @ ares_1 -- yes the off the ground part. That is intended for strut braces that can be tensioned. I'll say I'm 99% sure of this point, someone might correct me though! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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