Those are actually just for support during the install of the bracket. They only hold it in place as a guide for the drilling etc. I dropped the original nut that was on the car and used one of the one's included with the kit. I'm actually wondering if it was the wrong size, though I compared them and it looks like they used the same size. I have some other nuts the same size that I can use if that one nut is the problem, though I still dont think that's the issue.

 

Aha! the nut you used probably was not the right size... thread sizes are hard to eyeball...try my idea of just loosening the enitire nut/bolt and replace both...do not worry should be an easy fix... I know after I got done fixing mine I had briuses on my sides from crawling back and forth under the dash... If Scott (9k) is going to help you are in good hands...

 

I've already got the bruises lol, now I'm just prolonging them. I'm pretty sure it's the same size but I could be wrong. I guess I'll figure it out. The one thing I need to be sure of (if I do end up getting a new bolt is that I get the right size for the cylinder.

 

take the old one with you to the parts store and they can match it for you GL...

 

Bingo! They're not the same nut size/thread!!! Those bolts/nuts were only in the kit to temporarily hold the bracket in place for drilling.

OK, now you/we know what happened. It doesn't take much of a mis-thread to lock a nut on a bolt.

Get it off there "any which way you can" (thanks Clint) and then time to get a new bolt and nut. Oh well, we all learn from these types of happenings.

 

Same size nut I think, but was the wrong thread. 9k showed up to help and after a couple hours and a trip to the auto store (to get the correct nut and to get the other one off) we finally got it on. That was the biggest pain in the *** I've had with this car. Didn't get a chance to drive yet, but it does have a bit of a firmer feel. Watching a show right now, but I'm definitely taking it for a drive afterwards. I'll probably be glad in the long run, but that was definitely not a fun task.

 

Glad I could help dude. It would have been easier earlier in the day with more light, . But its all good, we got it knocked out.

Plus i personally would not recommend the bracket. The holes didn't quit line up and made re installation a bitch. I will just weld the crap out of mine.

 

The wholes not lining up could have been my mistake or something. I'd imagine that if I had ordered the already reinforced bracket it would have been a better fit. Losing that nut was definitely my fault lol. I'm glad I did it, but it wasn't fun. Thanks again for the help!

 

Yep, this mod is kinda like Listerine; you do it because you know it's good for you, but it's no fun.

Glad you finally got it sorted out and major cudo's to 9k for the assist.