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Strut Brace 850 1997

posted by  LilHelpHere on  Tue Jan 20 12:15 CST 2009
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Hi, I've happily received my OE strut brace from an eBay auction, and am wondering if there's any kind of gasket material that gets installed atop the strut towers? Or, is the metal on metal installation the way it goes. Wa'd ya think? Thanks very much.
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'97 855na, Mobil 1, K&N, various IPD's and eBay's








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    Strut Brace 850 1997

    posted by  2VOLVOKEN on  Wed Jan 28 11:33 CST 2009
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    I just installed an OBX strut brace (e-bay less than 70.00 with shipping). Installation was a breeze (15 min.) looks great,steering on my 93 850 glt w/ 156000 miles, is now close to new.....handles great!!!








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    Strut Brace 850 1997

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jan 20 17:33 CST 2009
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    If you are worried about scratching and rust, stop at your local hardware store and get a thin plastic washer. Otherwise, the installation doesn't call for any thing.

    Wax the brace before you put it on, it helps keep the dirt off.

    Klaus
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      Strut Brace 850 1997

      posted by  LilHelpHere on  Thu Jan 22 07:48 CST 2009
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      Yay!! Super easy installation -no issues w/ OEM. Noticeably better feel.
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        Strut Brace - easy and well worthwhile 850 1997

        posted by  someone claiming to be V70driver on  Thu Jan 22 16:12 CST 2009 [RELATED]

        I installed a stock Volvo brace on my 99 V70 when it was new. Because the car was new and tight, I can't say for sure that it made the steering feel any different, but it was a modest cost addition. A number of mechanics said they had never seen a brace on a Volvo. IPD makes a stiffening rod to go across the rear under the deck, but I've never heard of anyone who installed one or could comment on it.







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