Once the brace is fitting snugly, install the top nuts and tighten; It should sit flush. Now re-trace the outline for the side plates and center punch the side mounting holes.

Here are some pictures and additional instructions for installing the Mason Engineering front or rear strut / shock tower braces.

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vorshlag > Here is the array of tools we used to install the rear shock tower brace. Electric drill will work fine.

vorshlag > This is the first of many mock-up fittings, this time with the interior removed. It doesn't seem to fit...

vorshlag > Right side doesn't fit due to a big glob of seam sealer blocking the side plate from sliding down...

vorshlag > Note the green grease pencil. This was used to trace the outline of the side mounting plates for removal of the seam sealer.

vorshlag > The seam sealer goo needs to be removed wherever the shock tower brace or load spreading plates will mount. Used a 1-1/2" putty knife to scrape it away. Came off fairly easily.

vorshlag > Big glob of seam sealer scraped off. I cut the edges with a utility knife where the outline of the side spreader was marked.

vorshlag > Drivers side had only a minimal amount of of seam sealer had to be removed. Now the brace slides right into place. It fits nice and tight, or as the kids say "tizzite".

vorshlag > Right side fits snugly once the seam sealer is removed.

vorshlag > Once the brace is fitting snugly, install the top nuts and tighten; It should sit flush. Now re-trace the outline for the side plates and center punch the side mounting holes.

Once the brace is fitting snugly, install the top nuts and tighten; It should sit flush. Now re-trace the outline for the side plates and center punch the side mounting holes.

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