GT Spec Suspension Bracing

Here's a video on how install the "rivet" ... After we took this video we realized we should use a bolt with a stationary head like the ones in this picture. The steps are still the same but we used a different bolt. According to Mark (guy on video) the front lower brace will come with all the necessary hardware to install including the big bolt.

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Sweeeeet!
Are they working or plan on making a Mid Chassis Reinforcment Brace Also?

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Dr.2K said:
Wow, that looks great! Thanks for taking the time to do this JC and helping out the FX community. Can't wait to get this installed.
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It really did look good, looking @ it 1st hand. As we were installing we came to a conclusion that the front lower brace CAN NOT be a DIY, unless you have a compressor and an impact gun because it needs a lot of torque to get the metal rivet to compress.
 
Oh my gawd. That looks EXPEN$IVE, with a dollar sign for an S even... :embarrassed:

I didn't know there was plans for 3 braces up front and 2 in the rear...
 
gto-dave said:
Sweeeeet!
Are they working or plan on making a Mid Chassis Reinforcment Brace Also?

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They didn't mention anything about a mid-chassis brace.

I was in awe on how light these braces were, I never got my rears from the 1st group buy so I was surprised about the weight.
 
Dr.2K said:
Man all these braces are going to make for a one STIFF FX!!!!:biggrin::laugh:
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Let me tell you Doc .. When I took my first turn with that Lower tie brace, I was like "whoa". I couldnt believe how fast my front reacted to a slight turn of my wheel but then it was followed by my rears swaying out of control since I dont have the rear bars. Noah and Mark mentioned that they were gonna try and get me the rears since I do not have them.
 
So these are powder-coated right? Can this be stripped pretty easily and re-coated a different color? I don't much care for the GTSPEC official color, and besides I have the merged G35 rear bar now... so I'm going to powder-coat that one anyways. The orange might not look too shabby down under.

Oh and I have a confession to make... I have yet to install a brace of any kind ... don't stone me please :(

BUT...!!! When I do finally get around to having these installed, it will be everything at once, and probably on a new set of tires.
 
thank you JC for taking the time to go out there on a friday. Also kudos on the pics, very nice and makes for a good reference for future brace DIY or SDI (Shop Did It lol)

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Cube said:
Oh my gawd. That looks EXPEN, with a dollar sign for an S even... :embarrassed:

I didn't know there was plans for 3 braces up front and 2 in the rear...
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gee, after looking at the stuff on my PC (instead of my phone), you're right... they DO look expensive :err:


btw, do we know there won't be any issues with AWD on these?
 
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trainerKEN said:
gee, after looking at the stuff on my PC (instead of my phone), you're right... they DO look expensive :err:


btw, do we know there won't be any issues with AWD on these?
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They did say on an earlier reply there were no fitment issues with the 35 and 45 so I am deducing there is no issue with the AWD.
 
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Dr.2K said:
They did say on an earlier reply there were no fitment issues with the 35 and 45 so I am deducing there is no issue with the AWD.
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looks like if anything, if they release the mid brace, that may interfere with transfer case?
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themerchant said:
looks like if anything, if they release the mid brace, that may interfere with transfer case?
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If they do happen to manufacture the mid-brace I am sure someone here will be more then happy to go test fit :biggrin:. But I hope they do come out with one for us.
 
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