Do I need an H-brace?

[jelloslug]

I have a bent rear control arm. Since I am going to have to replace it, I might as well upgrade . Do I need an H-brace to use the GTP rear tubular control arms ?

 

[yamahaSHO]

I don't think you absolutely have to have one(I could be wrong). But, for the extra $80 or so it is deffinately worth the money.

<small>[ March 03, 2003, 09:36 AM: Message edited by: yamahaSHO ]</small>

 

[PROPHET]

H-brace $45 at Nooks.

 

[yamahaSHO]

There you go, an even better reason to get one. thumbs_u

 

[luigisho]

If you're going to upgrade the rear control arms it would be a very good idea.

 

[jelloslug]

Thanks for the input guys, I think I'll go for the H-brace, especially since I'll have everything apart anyway.

 

[PAracer]

Heh, I made my own
materials+gas+weld rod+electricity= ~$10

 

[Slo-Sho]

Wanna make another one?

 

[speedy91]

I would never use stiffer control arms without an h-brace. It is already a weak spot on the rear suspension.
Eric

 

[ShoGuy93]

Does the H-Brace really help out the rear suspension that much? Is there a big difference after it is installed?

Thanks

 

[philallemang]

same here, iam in the process of making my own h-brace and Strut bar. The strut bar will be done tommarow and i plan on posting pics. i will have made 2 things for about 100 that would have probably costed me 200!!!

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

do any of you guys know how to *install* it off hand? ive never looked under there and unfortunately due to the cold spell were under here i dont think i will be for a little while but i have a brace sitting on the floor in my room and i realize ive never seen under the rear to understand how to put it in.

 

[philallemang]

its really easy......i have a sable on its side right now. (dont ask) i will take some pics later tonight and they will sho you how to put it on

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

philallemang, much appreciated!! sorry to hear about the sable on its side....im hoping it was for a good reason, although im almost sure it wasnt.....have a beer on me man beer it will ease the pain

 

[philallemang]

here are them pics.....i hope they help!!!!!
sorry it took so long

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

philallemang, dont worry about it, thanks! and that makes much more sense now. does anyone know what size bolts to use?