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Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

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Old 07-07-2010 | 10:49 AM
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Question Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

Ok so my friend has a 92 civic hatch.
He has a skunk2 front upper strut tower bar that I tried to put on my 96 civic hatch.
This part should fit 92-00 civics.It fits his perfectly but won't fit mine.
Does this mean my frame is bent?

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Old 07-07-2010 | 03:52 PM
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

Is it adjustable? Link a picture of one.
Old 07-07-2010 | 07:25 PM
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

You have to take the mounts off from the bar. Had one on my 96 hatch that came from a del sol. If you cant figure out something this simple you need to stay out of the heat as it is frying your brain cell (singular)
Old 07-07-2010 | 10:31 PM
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

Laserjock..I did take the mounts off.That was the first thing I did when it didn't line up right away.Stop talking shit on the internet like a little bitch.You're doing nothing to contribute possitively to this site by acting like you know everything.So go fuck yourself and run into a knife,you stupid bitch
Old 07-07-2010 | 10:40 PM
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

if you have a y7 motor the intake wont allow it to be mounted. then again the holes probably arent lining up to the strut tower.
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

So if it won't fit, at least one of these two things is true:
  1. It doesn't fit a 96
  2. Your frame is bent

You could try another brace and see if it fits..
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

1. Remove the 4 - 14mm nuts from the shock tower.

2. Remove 1 or both of the Allen head thru bolts from the strut bar.

3. Install the 2 end plates. Do not tighten the 14mm nuts until last.

4. Slide the bar into the endplates.

5. Install the Allen head screws.

6. Tighten the 14mm nuts.

7. Have a cool drink of lemonade or iced tea to cool off your hot head



Note: If it still doesnt fit, you can:

slot the holes in the end plates

run and cry to your momma

pay $80/hour for someone to install it for you

give up installing bolt ons completely

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Originally Posted by Fabrik8
So if it won't fit, at least one of these 3 things is true:
  1. It doesn't fit a 96
  2. Your frame is bent
  3. The OP is an idiot. Stick with installing LED windshield washer nozzles and APC stickers

You could try another brace and see if it fits..
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Default Re: Skunk2 Front strut tower bar won't fit my 96 civic hatch

Thank you Fabrik8
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