godofthunder Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 Ok, is the one from GMpartsdirrect (#12456148), also available from the dealer? DO I just give them the above number? Also, how long does this take to install...and is it quite easy? I would post in the other one...but it seems to have gone off topic :? jon Quote
patgizz Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 in general, it takes 5-10 mins to install if you can spin a ratchet and drill a hole. ya take the # to your local dealer and they will know. Quote
slick Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 It was an easy install. My local dealer was able to get it. I ordered it one morning, got a call the next. It's worth it. Quote
RomeoZ34 Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 Does it work as well as the other aftermarket ones, from say, RSM? Quote
godofthunder Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Posted July 28, 2003 Also, whats the rough price from the dealership on that STB? GM doesnt sell a rear too, do they? jon Quote
Robby1870 Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 I dont think GM offers a rear one, but, I have seen the GM front one adapted to the rear. It was attached to the side of the strut towers and not the top, because the front towers are angled in and the rears are not, so the top of the rears are farther apart. However, I dont think a rear stb attached to the sides of the towers is gonna be as effective as one that attaches to the tops. Anyway, all you have to do is drill 4 holes in your strut tower covers and but the brace on. A word to the wise, if you have to work on your motor alot, dont put the lock washers on that come with the kit. Its a major PITA taking those lock washers off. In fact, I tore mine up the first time I had to take them off. Robby Quote
patgizz Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 robby, those lockwashers are for holding the 2 bolt assembly to the plates, not for putting between the bar and the nut Quote
godofthunder Posted July 29, 2003 Author Report Posted July 29, 2003 ok, this is gonna sound stupid but you would take off the black covers, and drill em, and then install the brace? Am i going to need to get an alignment done or anything (just had a 4 wheel one done), and do i need anything special to hold anything, while i take the black covers off? sorry, just neveer done anything like this, to this car jon Quote
Robby1870 Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 ok, this is gonna sound stupid but you would take off the black covers, and drill em, and then install the brace? Am i going to need to get an alignment done or anything (just had a 4 wheel one done), and do i need anything special to hold anything, while i take the black covers off? sorry, just neveer done anything like this, to this car jon No alignment needed. robby, those lockwashers are for holding the 2 bolt assembly to the plates, not for putting between the bar and the nut Dont I feel like a dumbass!! Robby Quote
RomeoZ34 Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 Hows it perform when compared to other aftermarket STB's? Quote
phantomFE3 Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 DBP makes a rear STB !!! for cheap too, 20 bucks! w00t go DBP! Quote
godofthunder Posted July 29, 2003 Author Report Posted July 29, 2003 DBP is your thing, right? $20 plus shiping? Also...does it really seem to help in the rear? And, do you guarentee anything...or provide instalation inst? jon Quote
optimusprime Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 I just installed the GM front bar on my car last week and it made a HUGE difference. Installation was a peice of cake. Took me about 20 minutes just because my drill bit was dull. I didn't know those lock washers went between the plate and the bar either. Mine are sitting between the bar and the nuts (man, that just doesn't sound right.) Quote
92turboLE Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 I make rear STBs too.... workin on gettin the pics up, but i do em for $35 plus shipping, i back everything up 100% and offer plenty of instalation assistance. PM me for more info or check out my thread in the for sale section to see pics of the froint for now, rear pics coming as soon as i can get my stupid computer to read the memory card... - Justin Quote
slick Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 After taxes, I spent $18 something at the dealership. Go and spend a few bucks, its worth it! Quote
godofthunder Posted July 29, 2003 Author Report Posted July 29, 2003 just ordered mine. Should be in on thursday $19.50 plus tax...not to bad. Jon Quote
phantomFE3 Posted July 29, 2003 Report Posted July 29, 2003 yep mine come with all the installation instructions and hardware, i dont have a written guarentee but if they dont fit just send it back and tell me whats wrong with it and ill make it fit, im going to stay away from the satisfaction guarentees, its hard to know how people are 'satisfied' nowadays... Quote
lukee1982 Posted August 1, 2003 Report Posted August 1, 2003 Has anyone put a stb on a 3.4L 96 is there enough clearence with the plenumn? can the dipstick for transmission still be accessed? will hood clearance be an issue. Quote
RomeoZ34 Posted August 2, 2003 Report Posted August 2, 2003 I have heard ppl just putting a few extra washers on to make it clear the plenum and EGR, dunno about hood clearance though. Quote
ric_rocket Posted August 2, 2003 Report Posted August 2, 2003 What is the pn for the strut brace for Gen I W bodies? I have a 90 CS and that part is for later models ( or does it really fit all??) Quote
1cleanZ Posted August 3, 2003 Report Posted August 3, 2003 will the STB from gmpartsdirect.com apply to a 94 Lumina Z34? b/c i have been looking for one but dont want to spend 109 on it from RSM Quote
godofthunder Posted August 4, 2003 Author Report Posted August 4, 2003 I just picked it up, install tommorw ONe questsion though....it seems to be REALLY close to the Alt. LIke, a mil. of clearance on a test fit. Is this right? Jon Quote
Whiskey River Posted August 4, 2003 Report Posted August 4, 2003 I just picked it up, install tommorw ONe questsion though....it seems to be REALLY close to the Alt. LIke, a mil. of clearance on a test fit. Is this right? Jon Mine looked the same way. One thing you can do is put the bolts in the bar and then test fit the bar again. I did the same thing and thought that it was going to hit the alt but when the bolt heads were figured in, it cleared by 3/4". Quote
godofthunder Posted August 4, 2003 Author Report Posted August 4, 2003 I did a beter fit today...and while it is REALLY Close, when the engine jerks, it actually jerks away from it too... But, I see what you mean with the bolts. Its gotta sit upa little bit anyways caus of the locks and stuff Does anyone have a picture of one of these installed in a 3100 Engine bayt, or can get some? Also, if possible, take a pic of the clearance you have? Jon Quote
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