strut bar

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strut bar
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ford04focus
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im bodydropped and what do i need to do to remove my strutbar i hate the damn thing its in the way and it rubs my radiator hose
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PUPon20s
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Make new links with a heim on each end and relocate them behind the LCA to the frame. Or buy tube LCA's and go that route.
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TwistedMinis
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TwistedPhil
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Unless you go with a set of tubular lower control arms that eliminate the strut bar, you need to keep it on there!
CanDo's lower arms have an extension that welds to the frame that allows you to remove the tc rod- trick stuff.
The other option is to move/ replace your rods in a way that they clear your frame and accessories. I know some people have run them toward the back of the frame, while others have just made new bars with a bend in them for clearance.

Good luck!

-Phil at FBI
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PUPon20s
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oh yeah, or you can do it Seths way!
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TwistedMinis
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Yea theres always my way too. Lol.
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ford04focus
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i think im gonna do them seths way is seems the easiest and cheapest i just have to make sure the center of the bushing is in line with the bolt on the control arms right?
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TwistedMinis
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Yes, thats the most important part. I made a jig to do it, machined everything up on the lathe, works great.
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TwistedMinis
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I also think it looks cleaner, and it makes for a damn good shock mount.
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PUPon20s
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Thats is a good point about the shock mount. I need to put shocks on the front of my truck anyway.