I got an alignment yesterday and remembered I hadn't installed my strut bar as I left the dealer. I just installed the strut bar and am wondering if I need to re-do the alignment. The strut bolts were torque'd to spec and my friend says I should be fine but I have, what I think are, expensive tires (BFG KDW). Couldn't find any info on 6GC but other forums have mixed answers - some say you should and some say it doesn't matter. Just want to know what the experts think. Thanks in advance.
Strut Bar Installed - 6G Celicas Forums
you don't need to.
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Are you talking about the strut rods, which run lengthwise from the chassis to the rear axle carriers, or are you talking about a stabilizer bar/anti-sway bar, which runs laterally from between the axle carriers?
If it's the strut rod, then yes. If it's the anti-sway bar, then no.
If it's the strut rod, then yes. If it's the anti-sway bar, then no.
I'm talking about the bar that connects the strut towers (see red TRD strut bar in my sig)
I would think the answer is no, I don't have to, because I'm just removing 2 of the 3 bolts to hook this thing up. Just wanted to get a more expert opinion.
I would think the answer is no, I don't have to, because I'm just removing 2 of the 3 bolts to hook this thing up. Just wanted to get a more expert opinion.
NO you don't need to. Nothing is moving when you remove or put the strut bar back on, except for the bar itself.
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Ah, strut brace -- no alignment required.