MM Strut Brace Install December 18, 2007, 10:57:52 AM I finally got around to installing my MM STB and I thought I'd post this to try and save anyone from some of the frustrating installation issues that I had. It's really easy to install but there are a few things that can bite you in the ass if you're not prepared. One thing is tools... A dremmel tool saved the day here a couple times; Here's why...Issue 1: On the passenger side the STB tower mount interefered with the camber plate. So unless you want to remove your camber plate and grind the washer you will have to grind away the corner of the brace bracket and drill a new hole in the brace. The camber plate is in the way of the drill bit so you cant use the inside hole. Here's the pic...Issue 2: After istalling every thing I noticed the lack of clearance for my oil cap. On my 87 Bird with the worn out stock motor mounts I could get it off... barely. With the poly mounts on this car it was not even close... F@$k! So I had to loosen the STB bolts and pry it up so I could get the cap off. Then I took my trusty dremmel and cut off the bottom of the cap to the first threads. That was enough so now the cap fits fine.Modified cap: Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #1 – December 18, 2007, 11:01:23 AM Here's an overall shot of the whole thing.Hopefully this thing keeps my strut towers righteous with my coilovers. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #2 – December 18, 2007, 11:23:08 AM The MM STB is a nice unit.I'm kind of surprised that car never had one to begin with.... Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #3 – December 18, 2007, 01:24:39 PM hey mine didnt come with the sticker on it. yes it is a very nice peice and fits very well for aftermarket.and it looks good doing it. it is kind of a pain to take the upper intake off with that on though. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #4 – December 18, 2007, 01:25:22 PM Woweee...that's a tight fit. So you're saying if you have tall valve covers, you're S.O.L. then? Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #5 – December 18, 2007, 03:52:08 PM Quote from: EricCoolCats;193406Woweee...that's a tight fit. So you're saying if you have tall valve covers, you're S.O.L. then?Actually tall valve covers dont have that tall fill tube on them so they'd be fine. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #6 – December 18, 2007, 03:54:54 PM Mine was a pain in the ass to install, mostly at the firewall. Working around all that wiring harness drove me nuts. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #7 – December 18, 2007, 04:06:22 PM Quote from: Chuck W;193396The MM STB is a nice unit.I'm kind of surprised that car never had one to begin with....I'm guessing it was because of the Vortech Powercooler. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #8 – December 18, 2007, 05:24:05 PM Quote from: Dogcharmer;193422I'm guessing it was because of the Vortech Powercooler.Ah-ha! Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #9 – December 23, 2008, 03:24:44 PM what year mustang strut tower brace did you use 79-93 or 94-98 style? Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #10 – December 23, 2008, 04:38:54 PM I installed one on the Sport (I don't remember what brand name),and it fit like a glove,and cleared everything with ease.Mine mounts at the strut towers (of course),and at the center of the firewall. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #11 – June 28, 2009, 01:45:44 AM Issue 1: On the passenger side the STB tower mount interefered with the camber plate. So unless you want to remove your camber plate and grind the washer you will have to grind away the corner of the brace bracket and drill a new hole in the brace. The camber plate is in the way of the drill bit so you cant use the inside hole. Here's the pic...Where did you get the camber plates from ? I desprately need a pair for my 88 sport.Thanks Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #12 – June 28, 2009, 04:35:16 AM I'm going to guess from the black paint, Max Motorsports. Not sure, but Chuck W might have some as well. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #13 – June 28, 2009, 10:22:49 PM C/C Plates are from MM. And this thread is pretty dang old. Quote Selected
MM Strut Brace Install Reply #14 – June 29, 2009, 06:24:39 PM Yea looks cool but.....how does it drive? Quote Selected
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