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Basically yes - get a bolt die cutter in 10-1.25 size, re-cut the threads on the bolt (their welded in, otherwise I'd just replace the bolt) and buy a new nut.
by lsiunsuex 8y ago
Basically yes - get a bolt die cutter in 10-1.25 size, re-cut the threads on the bolt (their welded in, otherwise I'd just replace the bolt) and buy a new nut. No big deal - just a PITA.
While the OEM spark plugs might be OK for a stock car, it's been tuned by a shop for more boost and soon I'll be running a methanol injection system - so, lifetime of the spark plugs drops to every 10-15k miles, so I've been told.
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- brudgers 8y agoLooking at Youtube, there's no mention of different thread pitch for the strut tower brace mounting bolts when discussing the performance pack or upgrading with the Ford kits. The videos depict what looks like the same threads on both bolts. Maybe it's not the first time a die has been applied post factory?
- lsiunsuex 8y ago2 different nuts based on this video / product purchased https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-strut-tower-brace-2015-555-5731.html https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-strut-tower-brace-2015...
- brudgers 8y agoTo the best I could determine, the OEM part only uses the two large studs (each side). It does not require use of the strut mounting bolts. Unlike the Steeda part, partial disassembly of the strut system is not involved with the OEM system. For additional rigidity the Ford part has a supplemental brace to the firewall. Are you sure the engineering surprise is attributable to Ford?