2 point front brace install issues. Please help.

[praecurvo]

Hey there,

I can't seem to get the suspension bolts loose to install the front, 2 point brace. I have the car on ramps with a 15" socket wrench, 18mm socket, attempting to turn counter-clockwise.

What's up?

 

[Hijinx]

Breaker bar, PB Blaster and elbow grease.

 

[Chris G]

What he said. And I have heard (from Pierce themselves) that you should have the suspension unloaded (on stands) when doing this install.

 

[praecurvo]

What he said. And I have heard (from Pierce themselves) that you should have the suspension unloaded (on stands) when doing this install.

I believe the part I received does not need to have the suspension unloaded. The bolts need only be slightly loosened.

Ill be looking for a breaker bar and some PB blaster.

It is counter clockwise though, right?

 

[Hijinx]

Yep. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

 

[D1JL]

ALWAYS SAFETY FIRST

You ABSOLUTALY need to have the suspension un-loaded.
You will NEVER get the bolts out without unloading it.
If you were to get a bolt out the suspension will collapse, so PLEASE don't be under it.

A 24 inch breaker bar works best but you can put a length of pipe over your ratchet.
I also would only recommend 1/2 inch drive.





Dave

 

[praecurvo]

ALWAYS SAFETY FIRST

You ABSOLUTALY need to have the suspension un-loaded.
You will NEVER get the bolts out without unloading it.
If you were to get a blot out the suspension will collapse, so PLEASE don't be under it.

A 24 inch breaker bar works best but you can put a length of pipe over your ratchet.
I also would only recommend 1/2 inch drive.





Dave

Thanks Dave. Great ideas and thanks for the heads up

As mentioned, the bolts will only be loosened by a few mm's, not taken out. This is a very exciting and new product that is installed without removing the bolts at all.

And it is a .5" drive.

 

[D1JL]

Thanks Dave. Great ideas and thanks for the heads up

As mentioned, the bolts will only be loosened by a few mm's, not taken out. This is a very exciting and new product that is installed without removing the bolts at all.

And it is a .5" drive.

I am sorry I missed that.
I did not know that there was a new product that didn't require the bolts to be removed.



Dave

 

[Chris G]

I am sorry I missed that.
I did not know that there was a new product that didn't require the bolts to be removed.



Dave

News to me as well. That's pretty cool.

 

[D1JL]

This is a very exciting and new product that is installed without removing the bolts at all.

Do you have a photo of this bar?
Preferred off the car.





Dave

 

[Perfblue15]

Do you have a photo of this bar?
Preferred off the car.

+1 and maybe on the car.

 

[praecurvo]

Got the before shots. Once I get this on, I'll get a review up with photo's and all. Let's just say I'm confident you will not be disappointed.

 

[D1JL]

This is a very exciting and new product that is installed without removing the bolts at all.

So this new and exciting product is NOT from Pierce Motorsport?

I have also determined that un-loading the suspension would make this installation easer.
Even if the bolt is not removed it would be easer to turn.




Dave

 

[GateCityRadio]

Pierce called me when I ordered my 4-point brace and said they were planning on releasing some new stuff for the fiesta this summer.

 

[D1JL]

Pierce called me when I ordered my 4-point brace and said they were planning on releasing some new stuff for the fiesta this summer.

This may be true.
However I spoke with Jim Pierce this morning and this is NOT a product of theirs.


Dave

 

[praecurvo]

So this new and exciting product is NOT from Pierce Motorsport?

I have also determined that un-loading the suspension would make this installation easer.
Even if the bolt is not removed it would be easer to turn.




Dave

Good advice. I sprayed and put a gob and a half of strength, but I didn't have enough leverage lying on the floor under my car. Next step is taking it to my local shop on the lift, lame.

This is not a Pierce part but a part from another reputable vendor.

Sorry for the wait. Will certainly start a new thread once I bring it in and get installed.

 

[Chris G]

It's the TB brace.

 

[D1JL]

It's the TB brace.

I see that now.

http://www.tbperformanceproducts.com/ford-fiesta.php



Dave

 

[rodmoe]

Good deal more choices !

 

[praecurvo]

Yup, it is the TB bar. Check out the full write up with pics below.
http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/threads/4739-What-is-this-a-Fiesta-RST-TB-Traction-Torsion-bars-installed