Will be fitting some new strut braces soon, can anyone tell me what size bolts ill need to fit them?
Thanks
[Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
My stock front brace doesn't bolt under them.
I was under the impression that an aftermarket one would fit in the same location?
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
Yes most non oem replacement front braces fit like this using the inner bolt holes
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So use the same size bolt as the oem brace at this point, but use all 4 holes.
I can remember if it's the same size bolt as the oem brace uses in the middle.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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It's the rear non oem brace that usually sits under the top mount nuts.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Paul
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So use the same size bolt as the oem brace at this point, but use all 4 holes.
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It's the rear non oem brace that usually sits under the top mount nuts.
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Paul
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
M10x1.25
(fine pitch) are the bolts I used to fit a struct brace at the front.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Can't remember the length though.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Can't remember the length though.
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
It's easy.
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the two bolts you take out from the bulkhead when removing the stock brace go into the extra holes for the aftermarket brace
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
That's great, thanks guys.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
I'v got an ultra racing one on order which looks to bolt to the firewall also so ill just see if we have any m10s at work that I can borrow for that.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I'v got an ultra racing one on order which looks to bolt to the firewall also so ill just see if we have any m10s at work that I can borrow for that.
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Strut Brace Bolt Size ?
I've already got those bolts.
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they are already on the car.
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