Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions - K0700 & K0701

Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

 

 

The Garagistic LTW Rear Strut Bar is a great, lightweight mod to stiffen the rear end of your E30/E36/E46. The modular design allows for easy assembly and adjustability. 

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Tools Required

  • x2 Crescent Wrenches
  • 13mm Deep Socket or Wrench
  • 10mm Socket or Wrench
  • 4mm Allen Wrench
  • 6mm Allen Wrench
Assembly/Installation instructions are the same for E30/E36/E46.
    garagistic ltw style rear adjustable strut bar install and assembly instructions

    Assembly

    Step #1 - Use 6mm allen wrench to secure end plate base to each side of bar. Use crescent wrench to stop bar from spinning while fastening. garagistic ltw style rear adjustable strut bar install and assembly instructions

    Step #2 - Install mounting end plates using 4mm allen wrench and 10mm socket/wrench.

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    When installing the end plates, follow the diagram below to properly fit it to your chassis.

    E30 = Both outer bolts

    E36 = Both inner bolts

    E46 = Both outer bolts 

    Note - This is to make it fit factory spec measurements strut tower to strut tower. However, your car might have changed over its life so a combo of the holes might be needed for your car. 

    On E30's, the ends may bend slightly which is ok. 

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    NOTE - x1 E46 end plate is slightly different with an open end and fits on the right strut tower.

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Ready to install into your car

     

    Car Installation

    Step #1 - Remove trunk side trim to access rear shock mounting nuts.

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Step #2 - Remove 13mm nuts

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Step #3 - Place one end of strut bar on one side

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Step #4 - Rotate other end to either shorten or lengthen the length of the strut bar until studs line up with strut bar.

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    NOTE - If you are having trouble rotating one end, ensure the inner lock nuts (shown circled below) on the strut bar are loose to give the ends room to rotate.

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

     Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Step #5 - Secure end plates

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Step #6 - Centering the strut bar

    With the lock nuts loosened, rotate the center bar clockwise or counter-clockwise until the gap on both ends are equal.

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Step #7 - Tighten lock nuts using two crescent wrenches to secure center bar

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    INSTALL COMPLETE

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions

    Garagistic LTW Style Rear Adjustable Strut Bar Install & Assembly Instructions