X-Brace removal

[genVer]

Just a quick question for anyone who knows... Is it simply a matter of parking on a level surface, removing the 8 bolts then lifting it off? No concerns with anything being under tension or alignment when reattaching?

Thanks!

[mjorgensen]

Just a quick question for anyone who knows... Is it simply a matter of parking on a level surface, removing the 8 bolts then lifting it off? No concerns with anything being under tension or alignment when reattaching?

Thanks!

Yep that's it, just don't drive with it off and you will be fine.

[genVer]

Yep that's it, just don't drive with it off and you will be fine.


Awesome, thanks for the quick reply!

[Voice of Reason]

What's the torque spec for reinstalling it? Being that it's structural I don't want to use my German torque wrench, goodentight.

[mjorgensen]

What's the torque spec for reinstalling it?

Actual spec is 15 ft pounds

[Jack B]

I replaced the bolts with 12 pts black oxide bolts - imo it looks much better.

[genVer]

I like that idea! Do you know the exact size?


I replaced the bolts with 12 pts black oxide bolts - imo it looks much better.

[ACRucrazy]

Yep that's it, just don't drive with it off and you will be fine.

What happens when you drive without it?

[FLATOUT]

What happens when you drive without it?

death, and lots of it.

[ACRucrazy]

death, and lots of it.

That's the obvious answer. But what else? Do unicorns come out from under the hood or anything?
Because if so....

[FLATOUT]

That's the obvious answer. But what else? Do unicorns come out from under the hood or anything?
Because if so....

Yes I told my daughter the letters TA are a rare latin subset meant to describe spontanious unicorn birth. She's one, so you know she just kind of smiles and wants more food.

[Viper_Builder]

At the factory we use metric torque measurements. we torque them to 20 nm that's newton meters

When installing the X-brace be sure the HAND start all 8 bolts. We tighten the passenger rear, drivers rear, drivers front, then passenger front bolts.
The front bolts do have to go through the X-brace and fender support then into the frame. So be sure all that lines up.

[genVer]

Great info Viper_Builder; I'll certainly follow your instructions when I do this. Thanks!


At the factory we use metric torque measurements. we torque them to 20 nm that's newton meters

When installing the X-brace be sure the HAND start all 8 bolts. We tighten the passenger rear, drivers rear, drivers front, then passenger front bolts.
The front bolts do have to go through the X-brace and fender support then into the frame. So be sure all that lines up.

[FLATOUT]

Thanks man! Excellent info straight from the builders mouth :D



At the factory we use metric torque measurements. we torque them to 20 nm that's newton meters

When installing the X-brace be sure the HAND start all 8 bolts. We tighten the passenger rear, drivers rear, drivers front, then passenger front bolts.
The front bolts do have to go through the X-brace and fender support then into the frame. So be sure all that lines up.

[PaulB]

death, and lots of it.

LOL Great answer! Too funny...

[IndyRon]

That's the obvious answer. But what else? Do unicorns come out from under the hood or anything?
Because if so....

I hear that weight transfer and engine torque will combine to allow you to pop wheelies at will.....all Fast and Furious style!

[Jack B]

The black oxide bolts are:

ARP 134-1002 - verify quantity

Size is M8 x 25 (1.25 thread)

These are a flange type bolt heads. I also added black oxide washers under the bolt so that it did not scratch the painted brace. You will have a hard time finding M8 black oxide washers, I believe the reason is, 3/16" washers are almost identical to the 8 mm washer.

[genVer]

Thanks Jack :)


The black oxide bolts are:

ARP 134-1002 - verify quantity

Size is M6 x 25 (1.25 thread)

[Alex Mills]

At the factory we use metric torque measurements. we torque them to 20 nm that's newton meters

When installing the X-brace be sure the HAND start all 8 bolts. We tighten the passenger rear, drivers rear, drivers front, then passenger front bolts.
The front bolts do have to go through the X-brace and fender support then into the frame. So be sure all that lines up.

Stuff like this is why I love this club!

[Simms]

Is the torque the same on the carbon fiber brace?

[Viper_Builder]

Is the torque the same on the carbon fiber brace?


Yes it is.

[genVer]

Thanks everyone for the assistance here; I was able to successfully (and easily) remove and reattach the x-brace!

[mblgjr]

It's literally about a 10min job :) 15 if you stop and admire your work.

http://driveviper.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5035&d=1400538907

[cashcorn]

That looks so awesome! Great Mod.. I'm still saving for mine. Also thinking about getting the 12 pt's or some allen heads for bolt's.

[mblgjr]

12pt or torx.

Just ensure it is an equivalent grade bolt.

I was a little surprised that it was an open channel design and not completely wrapped around a composite structure.

Jetstar/Wayne @ ExtremeSupercars is also mfg. a cf brace that should be a bit stronger than the Mopar piece.